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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$19,110 Avg Student Debt
$68,499 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/geography-and-environmental-studies/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

1

Our analysis ranked University Of California Los Angeles the best value for a degree in value in the Far Western Region. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

3

University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Value graduates carry a median of $20,577 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $48,181. Set against $20,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

4

Western Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,361. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. That is a strong return on a $20,361 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Oregon one of the best values for value. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $22,034. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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