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2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

16 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Political Science & Government is the 21st most popular major in the country with 48,597 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,977 and had an average of $22,822 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 9,831 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,604 and $19,866 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in political science and government. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great political science and government programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the political science and government program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science & Government (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Political Science & Government 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 - Las Vegas are $21,962.

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#7 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 Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government 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 UW Seattle are $30,294.

Full UW Seattle Political Science & Government Report

#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Reno. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Nevada - Reno is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Political Science & Government 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 UNR are $21,971.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #15 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government 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.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Political Science & Government Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s political science degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Political Science & Government 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 - Los Angeles are $28,131.

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University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 11 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Davis has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#14 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UO has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Political Science & Government at UO

#10

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree political science students whose families make more than $110k list, UCR has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Riverside Political Science & Government Report

#11

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California

University of California - Berkeley ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Berkeley Political Science & Government Report

University of California - Irvine came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. 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.

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#13

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCSB Political Science & Government Report

#14

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s political science students in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Political Science & Government 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 Stanford are $55,011.

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#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#12 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. UC Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s political science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government 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 - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#16 in overall quality

University of California - Merced ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue Political Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Merced is a medium-sized school located in Merced, California that handed out 2 doctorate’s political science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Merced did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Political Science & Government Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Merced are $43,854, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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