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

14 Ranked Colleges
102 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality anthropology programs that also have a lower cost than 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

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students.

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

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at UW Seattle

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UNR 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 University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

Read more about Anthropology at UNR

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 5 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 list, UCSD has also earned the #5 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 University of California - San Diego are $28,631.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of California - San Diego

#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #4 spot on the list. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UCLA also took the #3 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 UCLA are $28,131.

Read more about Anthropology at UCLA

#5

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Santa Barbara, 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.

UCSB also took the #6 spot in our “Best Anthropology 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.

Read full report on Anthropology at UCSB

#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Washington State University is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees 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 Wazzu

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Oregon State

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, UC Irvine has also earned the #8 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 UC Irvine are $28,456.

Full UC Irvine Anthropology Report

#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

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.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Oregon

#7 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Anthropology 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of California - Davis

#11

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

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 UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Berkeley Anthropology Report

#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UCR is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686.

Full University of California - Riverside Anthropology Report

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at UH Manoa

#14

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Stanford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Stanford also made our “Best Anthropology 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.

Read more about Anthropology at Stanford University

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of California - Santa Cruz

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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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