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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

14 Ranked Colleges
303 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Computer Science is the 19th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#11 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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #11 spot 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.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#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 Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school awarded 38 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347.

Full University of California - Berkeley Computer Science Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci 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 University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - San Diego Computer Science Report

#4

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland State University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Portland State University

#5

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. 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 also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed 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 UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State University Computer Science Report

#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. UCSB is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 23 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 more than $110k list, UCSB has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Computer Science Report

#5 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. 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. 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.

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

#10

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 22 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 more than $110k list, UCR has also earned the #9 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 UCR are $28,686.

Read full report on Computer Science at UCR

#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. 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.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #7 rank 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.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Computer Science Report

#12

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. 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.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Stanford University

#13

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, California Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Pasadena, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

Caltech 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 Caltech are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Caltech

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. USC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 full report on Computer Science at USC

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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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