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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Getting Aid” 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.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered 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.

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 anthropology program at the school. 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 Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

#4 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Seattle, 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.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UW Seattle has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

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 #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. Stanford University is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology 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.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UCLA is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UCLA has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - San Diego Anthropology Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UC Irvine has also earned the #8 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 - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Irvine Anthropology Report

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. 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 UCR, the school also landed the #9 spot 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.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley 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 Getting Aid ranking. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Anthropology 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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#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UCSB has also earned the #6 rank 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 UCSB are $28,670.

Read more about Anthropology at University of California - Santa Barbara

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, 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 Getting Aid list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #14 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 UNLV are $21,962.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 UC Davis are $28,700.

Read more about Anthropology at University of California - Davis

#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNR is a large school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Anthropology 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.

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#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

Read more about Anthropology at Washington State University

#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UO Anthropology Report

#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UC Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. 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.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Anthropology Report

#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid 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 also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on 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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