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2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

14 Ranked Colleges
303 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 14,936 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $69,541 and $21,458 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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer science 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 computer science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stanford University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Stanford University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 32 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. 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 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at UC Berkeley

#3

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #3 spot on the list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 1 students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at UC Irvine

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - San Diego is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCSD has also earned the #4 rank 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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#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Computer Science Report

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UCR is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 - Riverside are $28,686.

Full UCR Computer Science Report

#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Washington State University is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 12 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

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.

Full Washington State University Computer Science Report

#9

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at University of California - Santa Cruz

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 30 students 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Southern California

#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNLV Computer Science Report

#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #12 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

Read full report on Computer Science at Portland State University

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer Science 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 Computer Science Report

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 Oregon State University are $28,121.

Read more about Computer Science 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%.

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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