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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
108 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 12,008 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 77th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, anthropology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $24,661 and had an average of $23,289 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,579 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,269 and $19,720 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 108 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 $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent anthropology programs, but they also 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 Making $0-$30k

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 $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 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 $0-$30k list. Stanford, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Stanford also took 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.

Read more about Anthropology at Stanford

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 8 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 whose families make $0-$30k 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 UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#2 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 Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 12 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 $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #2 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 Berkeley are $29,347.

Full UC Berkeley Anthropology Report

#4

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 $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCLA has also earned the #3 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 UCLA are $28,131.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Anthropology Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UC Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. 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 $0-$30k 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 University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

Read more about Anthropology at University of California - Irvine

#5 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCSD is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees 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 full report on Anthropology at University of California - San Diego

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. 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 UCR Anthropology Report

#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 Making $0-$30k list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 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 California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Anthropology Report

#7 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #7 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 - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UC Davis

#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, 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 Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Wazzu

#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Las Vegas, Nevada 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.

UNLV 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 University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UNLV

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Hawaii at 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.

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 UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno 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 Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Reno, Nevada, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 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 Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Anthropology Report

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. 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.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at UC Santa Cruz

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UO is a large school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 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 full report on Anthropology at University of Oregon

#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oregon State 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Full Oregon State Anthropology Report

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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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