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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
102 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Anthropology is the 71st most popular major in the country with 11,652 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,509 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 102 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great anthropology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the anthropology 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 Anthropology 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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stanford Anthropology Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Anthropology 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 Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology 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 13 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UCLA

#2 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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at UC Berkeley

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology 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 - Davis landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UC Davis has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of California - Davis

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #5 spot in our “Best Anthropology 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 California - San Diego are $28,631.

Read more about Anthropology at UCSD

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCR has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Riverside Anthropology Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNLV has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at UNLV

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Nevada - Reno is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology 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 Anthropology 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.

Full UNR Anthropology Report

#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Anthropology Report

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456.

Read full report on Anthropology at UC Irvine

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UH Manoa

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #12 spot in our “Best Anthropology 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.

Full Wazzu Anthropology Report

#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UO has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Anthropology 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.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Oregon

#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology 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 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Santa Cruz Anthropology Report

#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Oregon State University is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Oregon State University

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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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