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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

14 Ranked Colleges
106 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2019-2020, 9,456 people earned their degree in philosophy, making the major the 82nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,081 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 106 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in philosophy. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy 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 philosophy 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 Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 UW Seattle are $30,294.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Long Beach. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. California State University - Long Beach is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 9 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 California State University - Long Beach are $17,784.

Full California State University - Long Beach Philosophy Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 California - Irvine are $28,456.

Full University of California - Irvine Philosophy Report

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 UCLA are $28,131.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Davis Philosophy Report

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. UCR is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 1 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#12 in overall quality

San Diego State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

SDSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSB is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 UCSB are $28,670.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Philosophy Report

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#7 in overall quality

San Francisco State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $0-$30k list, SFSU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 SFSU are $17,944.

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#10

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#14 in overall quality

San Jose State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. San Jose State University is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 4 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $0-$30k list, San Jose State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Santa Cruz Philosophy Report

#12

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 7 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Oregon are $29,991.

Full University of Oregon Philosophy Report

#13

Biola University

La Mirada, California
#9 in overall quality

Biola University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Biola is a medium-sized school located in La Mirada, California that handed out 8 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Biola has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Biola are $11,772, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Biola University Philosophy Report

#14

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
#8 in overall quality

Loyola Marymount University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Loyola Marymount University is a medium-sized school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 7 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Loyola Marymount did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Loyola Marymount University are $19,756.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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