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2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

15 Ranked Colleges
314 Degrees Awarded
$32,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Mathematics & Statistics is the 20th most popular major in the country with 51,937 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mathematics and statistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,652 and had an average of $21,598 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 12,626 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,095 and $18,340 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 314 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics and statistics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent mathematics and statistics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the mathematics and statistics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Far Western US Region

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. UCLA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 32 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #2 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of California - Los Angeles

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Mathematics & Statistics Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of California - San Diego

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the #4 spot on the list. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UC Irvine has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of California - Irvine

#5

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also took the #9 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at University of California - Santa Barbara

#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

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#3 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oregon Mathematics & Statistics Report

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

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#10

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This large school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, Portland State University has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Portland State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of California - Riverside

#13

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 15 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of Southern California is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 9 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USC Mathematics & Statistics Report

#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#15

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stanford Mathematics & Statistics Report

#17 in overall quality

University of California - Merced landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Merced, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UC Merced also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Merced are $43,854, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at UC Merced

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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