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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

14 Ranked Colleges
189 Degrees Awarded
$33,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 20,913 people earned their degree in general civil engineering, making the major the 36th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 4,156 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 189 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general civil engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general civil engineering 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 general civil engineering 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 General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. Stanford is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stanford University General Civil Engineering Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 20 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Civil Engineering at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCLA General Civil Engineering Report

#5 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 General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of California - Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 26 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Civil 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 - Berkeley are $29,347.

Read full report on General Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Irvine General Civil Engineering Report

#6

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#5 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Caltech is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pasadena, California. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Caltech, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UC Davis has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Civil 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 UC Davis are $28,700.

Full UC Davis General Civil Engineering Report

#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 Washington State University are $27,561.

Read full report on General Civil Engineering at Wazzu

#10 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 8 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Civil Engineering at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, USC has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Civil Engineering at University of Southern California

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Civil Engineering at UNR

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#12 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering 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 full report on General Civil Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Portland, Oregon, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Civil Engineering at Portland State University

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oregon State University is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 23 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State General Civil Engineering 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%.

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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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