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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
215 Degrees Awarded
$31,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 48,831 people earned their degree in economics, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, economics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,295 and had an average of $21,978 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 11,567 economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,223 and $18,207 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 215 economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality economics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the economics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree economics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree economics students whose families make $48-$75k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 11 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Economics 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 Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

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#3 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 #3 for the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also took the #3 spot in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree economics students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCLA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Economics 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of California - San Diego is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s economics degrees to qualified students.

UCSD also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. 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.

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#6 in overall quality

University of California - Davis landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 20 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #6 spot in our “Best Economics 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.

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#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s economics degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also took the #7 spot in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #10 spot in our “Best Economics 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.

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#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also took the #11 spot in our “Best Economics 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.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UO Economics Report

#13

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree economics students whose families make $48-$75k list, USC has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Economics 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 Southern California are $48,715.

Full USC Economics 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 Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Economics 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 Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Read more about Economics at University of California - Santa Cruz

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#17 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Economics 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.

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#16

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Oregon State University is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 5 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Economics 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 Oregon State are $28,121.

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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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  • 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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