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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) 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 $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

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 $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in general chemistry. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general chemistry 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 general chemistry 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Stanford University is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Stanford also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stanford General Chemistry Report

#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Caltech is located in Pasadena, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Caltech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Institute of Technology are $56,649, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Los Angeles General Chemistry Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 25 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. 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. 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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#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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 4 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV also took the #15 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 University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UNR is a large school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 6 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno General Chemistry Report

#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCSB has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Diego State University is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 San Diego State University are $18,658.

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#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 45 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

Read full report on General Chemistry at University of California - Irvine

#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 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 - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Portland State University is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 7 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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.

Read more about General Chemistry at Portland State University

#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UCSD is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 42 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #8 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 UCSD are $28,631.

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#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 3 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550.

Read more about General Chemistry at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 26 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #11 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 UO are $29,991.

Read more about General Chemistry at University of Oregon

#17

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#15 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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 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. 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.

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#18

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Oregon State University is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 14 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. 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 General Chemistry Report

#19

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#16 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 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 Wazzu are $27,561.

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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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