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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology in the Far Western US Region

14 Ranked Colleges
207 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 134,326 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 31,857 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 207 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general psychology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general psychology 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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

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

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology in the Far Western US Region

#1

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northcentral University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 57 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northcentral University also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northcentral University are $18,095, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at Northcentral University

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #2 spot on the list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Psychology 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.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#4

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 #4 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Psychology 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.

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#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loma Linda University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Loma Linda, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Loma Linda University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loma Linda University are $30,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at Loma Linda University

#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#7 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree psychology students list, Wazzu has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
#1 in overall quality

Claremont Graduate University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Claremont Graduate University is located in Claremont, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Claremont Graduate University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Psychology 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 Claremont Graduate University are $36,380.

Full Claremont Graduate University General Psychology Report

#8

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at University of Oregon

#12 in overall quality

University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium-sized school located in Fairbanks, Alaska that handed out 4 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAF, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks are $24,287, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Alaska Fairbanks

#4 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at UC Davis

#11

Saybrook University

Oakland, California
#11 in overall quality

Saybrook University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Oakland, California, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Saybrook University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Psychology 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 Saybrook University are $25,206.

Read more about General Psychology at Saybrook University

#12

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
#13 in overall quality

University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UAA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Anchorage are $24,496, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Alaska Anchorage

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#9 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Psychology 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at UH Manoa

#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Psychology 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 Psychology at University of California - Irvine

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Merced came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Merced is a public institution located in Merced, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Merced also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Psychology 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 Merced are $43,854.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of California - Merced

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree psychology students list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Psychology 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 Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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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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