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2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

17 Ranked Colleges
626 Degrees Awarded
$29,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 29,936 people earned their degree in general education, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 9,343 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 626 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general education programs, but they also cost less that 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 general education program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $0-$30k) 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 General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Education 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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#4 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 #2 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Education 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #3 spot on the list. UCSD is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Education at University of California - San Diego

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Diego State University is a large public school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 11 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Education 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 San Diego State University are $18,658.

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#11 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Education 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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#14 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at University of California - Riverside

#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 17 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k list, UH Manoa has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa General Education Report

#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCSB has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Education 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at University of California - Santa Barbara

#11

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Oregon State is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 10 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#8 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

SPU also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at SPU are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#7 in overall quality

University of the Pacific landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of the Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 19 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at Pacific

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Tacoma also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus are $30,438, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Washington - Tacoma Campus General Education Report

#16

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#5 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Education 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 Azusa Pacific are $16,571.

Full Azusa Pacific General Education Report

#17

La Sierra University

Riverside, California
#18 in overall quality

La Sierra University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Riverside, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

La Sierra not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Education 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 La Sierra are $14,070.

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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%.

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  • *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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