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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

14 Ranked Colleges
328 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is the 181st most popular major in the country with 4,359 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 383 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 328 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in higher education/higher education administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality higher education/higher education administration 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 higher education/higher education administration program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Northridge. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Northridge, California, this large public school awarded 21 degrees to qualified masters’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $48-$75k list, CSUN has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’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 California State University - Northridge are $17,955.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 17 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNLV has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Stockton, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified masters’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

Humphreys University also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Humphreys University are $13,200, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 69 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Washington University landed the #5 spot on the list. Ellensburg, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CWU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CWU are $24,976, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Redlands

Redlands, California

University of Redlands ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Redlands is a small school located in Redlands, California that handed out 7 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Redlands also took the #0 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Redlands are $22,852, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

National University

La Jolla, California
#7 in overall quality

National University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 23 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $48-$75k list, National University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’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 National University are $15,480.

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#8

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
#4 in overall quality

Lewis & Clark College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Lewis and Clark College is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 13 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Lewis and Clark College also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lewis and Clark College are $17,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $48-$75k list, USD has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $28,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#11 in overall quality

California Baptist University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Cal Baptist is a fairly large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 13 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Baptist also took the #11 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Baptist are $14,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

Loyola Marymount University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Loyola Marymount did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Marymount University are $19,756, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#3 in overall quality

Seattle University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon

University of Portland did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Portland, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’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 Portland are $23,868.

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#14

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
#8 in overall quality

University of San Francisco came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. USFCA is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 28 masters’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

USFCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Francisco are $26,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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