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

16 Ranked Colleges
215 Degrees Awarded
$31,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Civil Engineering is the 45th most popular major in the country with 21,561 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, civil engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $60,122 and had an average of $23,807 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 4,544 civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $63,413 and $22,228 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 215 civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in civil engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality civil engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the civil engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Civil Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. Stanford University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 36 doctorate’s civil 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 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.

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#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Pasadena, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

Caltech also took the #5 spot in our “Best Civil 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $0-$30k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Civil Eng 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 - Berkeley landed the #4 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 26 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Civil Engineering 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.

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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Civil Eng 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 - Los Angeles landed the #5 spot on the list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

Read more about Civil Engineering at University of California - Los Angeles

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. UC Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 12 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Davis, California, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCSD is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #7 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Civil Engineering at Wazzu

#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#14 in overall quality

San Diego State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU also made our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at San Diego State University

#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNLV is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Civil Engineering at USC

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UH Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 5 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #13 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering 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.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Civil Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNR is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 9 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Civil Engineering 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 University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

Full UNR Civil Engineering Report

#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oregon State Civil Engineering Report

#16

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

Portland State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $0-$30k list, Portland State University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

Read more about Civil Engineering at Portland State University

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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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