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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

17 Ranked Colleges
449 Degrees Awarded
$30,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

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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.

For this year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in general chemistry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general chemistry programs and cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Reno. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. UNR is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNR, the school also landed the #12 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 Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 SDSU are $18,658.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Barbara. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 18 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students 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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#8 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - San Diego is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 42 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 45 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #6 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 - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Davis, California, this large public school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took 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.

Full University of California - Davis General Chemistry Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed 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 UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State University is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 14 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #10 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 Oregon State are $28,121.

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#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#4 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UC Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 63 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 26 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 University of Oregon are $29,991.

Full University of Oregon General Chemistry Report

#12

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#16 in overall quality

Washington 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 ranking. Washington State University is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 11 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students list, Wazzu has also earned the #16 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 Washington State University are $27,561.

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#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

Portland State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #17 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

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#14

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#15 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #15 rank 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 Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 29 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 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 Stanford are $55,011.

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#17

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

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.

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#17

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#3 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Caltech is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 21 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students list, Caltech has also earned the #3 rank 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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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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