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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

8 Ranked Colleges
39 Degrees Awarded
$27,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 5,476 people earned their degree in geography, making the major the 144th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,240 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 39 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 8 colleges that offer a degree in geography. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geography programs that also have a lower cost than 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 geography program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

Top 8 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #1 spot in our “Best Geography 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 - Los Angeles are $28,131.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Geography Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 1 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#3

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#2 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 #3 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 11 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Geography 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 Geography at UCSB

#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego State University landed the #4 spot on the list. San Diego State University is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 4 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Geography 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 SDSU are $18,658.

Read more about Geography at San Diego State University

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Geography 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 Hawaii at Manoa landed the #5 spot on the list. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Geography 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.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Geography Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNR is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 4 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography at UNR

#7

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#3 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $0-$30k list, UO has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Geography 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 Oregon are $29,991.

Full University of Oregon Geography Report

#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Geography 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.

Read more about Geography 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%.

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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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