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

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 CompSci 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 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 $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science 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 computer science 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 Value CompSci 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 compsci students whose families make $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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Stanford

#2

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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Caltech

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - 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 also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at UC Berkeley

#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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - San Diego Computer Science Report

#5

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #5 spot on the list. 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.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Read more about Computer Science at UCSB

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 27 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #5 rank 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 UC Irvine are $28,456.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of California - Irvine

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Riverside Computer Science Report

#8

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also took the #7 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 UC Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s 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. 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.

Full Wazzu Computer Science Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Computer Science Report

#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

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

Full University of Southern California 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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Portland State University is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, Portland State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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 landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 5 students 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.

Read more about Computer Science at UH Manoa

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #8 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 Oregon State are $28,121.

Full Oregon State Computer Science Report

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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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