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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

19 Ranked Colleges
449 Degrees Awarded
$30,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Chemistry is the 38th most popular major in the country with 20,841 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,990 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 449 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in general chemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general chemistry programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general chemistry program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stanford University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 29 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Stanford University are $55,011.

Full Stanford General Chemistry Report

#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. California Institute of Technology is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 21 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Caltech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 37 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCLA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 63 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Berkeley are $29,347.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UC Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara General Chemistry Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 45 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UNLV did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNLV General Chemistry Report

#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Chemistry 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 UCSD are $28,631.

Read more about General Chemistry at University of California - San Diego

#12

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

San Diego State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Reno, Nevada, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UNR also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

Portland State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $48-$75k list, Portland State University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

Full Portland State University General Chemistry Report

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#15 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Read more about General Chemistry at UC Santa Cruz

#17

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#16 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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.

Read more about General Chemistry at Wazzu

#18

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 14 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State University General Chemistry Report

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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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