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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

14 Ranked Colleges
149 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 13,610 people earned their degree in chemical engineering, making the major the 66th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, chemical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $62,963 and had an average of $22,564 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,575 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,736 and $18,366 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 149 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in chemical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great chemical engineering 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 chemical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

#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 Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 25 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 17 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW Seattle Chemical Engineering Report

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 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 #3 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Chemical Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 22 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also took the #4 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering 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.

Full UC Berkeley Chemical Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Riverside landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chem eng students with aid list, UCR has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at UCR

#7 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chem eng students with aid list, UC Davis has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering 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 - Davis are $28,700.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of California - Davis

#13 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Irvine Chemical Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of California - San Diego

#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#8 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 9 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Chemical Engineering Report

#10

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#3 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chem eng students with aid list, Caltech has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Institute of Technology are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at California Institute of Technology

#11

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Chemical Engineering 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Nevada - Reno is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chem eng students with aid list, UNR has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNR Chemical Engineering Report

#13

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #11 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering 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 University are $28,121.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. USC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California

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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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