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

18 Ranked Colleges
280 Degrees Awarded
$32,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Physics is the 57th most popular major in the country with 13,287 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,596 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 280 general physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general physics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general physics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general physics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Physics (Income $0-$30k) 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 General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 40 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Stanford University General Physics Report

#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 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 General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

Caltech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Physics 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 Caltech are $56,649.

Full Caltech General Physics Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school handed out 45 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Physics 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.

Full UC Berkeley General Physics Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate 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 #4 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 16 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Physics 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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#8 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate 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 #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general physics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCSD has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Los Angeles General Physics Report

#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also made our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Physics 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 California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

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#14 in overall quality

University of California - Merced came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC Merced is located in Merced, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general physics degrees to qualified students.

UC Merced not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Merced are $43,854, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wazzu General Physics Report

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Physics 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas General Physics Report

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Physics at University of California - Santa Cruz

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Physics at UH Manoa

#16

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general physics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Portland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Physics 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

Full Portland State University General Physics Report

#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 20 doctorate’s general physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general physics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oregon State General Physics Report

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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%.

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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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