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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

18 Ranked Colleges
438 Degrees Awarded
$32,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value EE 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, 29,892 people earned their degree in electrical engineering, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,107 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 438 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality electrical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical 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 EE 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value EE 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 is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 84 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Stanford Electrical Engineering Report

#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value EE 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. California Institute of Technology is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Caltech also took the #4 spot in our “Best Electrical 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.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology

#3 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 #3 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UW Seattle

#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value EE 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. UCLA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 37 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UC Irvine

#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE 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 34 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCSB has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCSB Electrical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UCR also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UCR

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering Report

#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Wazzu

#6 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. 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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#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Electrical 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 Southern California are $48,715.

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#13

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Electrical 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 California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Full UC Santa Cruz Electrical Engineering Report

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNLV is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNLV has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Electrical 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 Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#17 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #17 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNR, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNR Electrical Engineering Report

#17

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Portland State University is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 5 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also took the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering at Portland State University

#18

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Electrical 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 Oregon State University are $28,121.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Oregon 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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