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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 10 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, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank 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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#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 $75-$110k. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #4 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 Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#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. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 12 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Berkeley Anthropology Report

#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. Davis, California 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.

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 University of California - Davis are $28,700.

Read more about Anthropology at University of California - Davis

#5 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego came in at #6 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. UCSD is a large school located in La Jolla, 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 whose families make $75-$110k list, UCSD has also earned the #5 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 - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#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. University of California - Riverside 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 UCR are $28,686.

Full UCR Anthropology Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #8 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 Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962.

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

#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #9 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. UNR is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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. UCSB is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #11 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 - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 - Irvine are $28,456.

Read more about Anthropology at UC Irvine

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UH Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees 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 more about Anthropology at UH Manoa

#13

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 For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. 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 Wazzu are $27,561.

Read more about Anthropology at Washington State University

#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oregon Anthropology Report

#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k 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 UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UC Santa Cruz

#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 $75-$110k 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 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 are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Oregon State

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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%.

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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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