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2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

14 Ranked Colleges
303 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Science 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. 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 Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 14,936 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 303 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer Science 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. Stanford is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 Stanford University are $55,011.

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#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. California Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Caltech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 #3 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 38 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Berkeley Computer Science Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - San Diego. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Barbara. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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.

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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer Science 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.

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#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

UCR also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 UCR Computer Science Report

#8

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science 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 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Report

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNLV has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Southern California is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 30 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Portland State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Portland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer Science 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

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#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UH Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Manoa Computer Science Report

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Oregon State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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