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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical engineering programs and 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 electrical engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 84 degrees to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Stanford also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Stanford

#7 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UW Seattle

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Electrical Engineering Report

#3 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. University of California - Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of California - Irvine

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #13 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 California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Riverside Electrical Engineering Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, UCSD has also earned the #6 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 - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UCSD

#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, 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 Getting Aid list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #9 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 California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Electrical Engineering Report

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, UC Davis has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of California - Davis

#16 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

Portland State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 5 students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Portland State University

#12

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, California Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Caltech also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Caltech

#13

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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Wazzu

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, 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 Getting Aid list. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 9 students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Electrical Engineering Report

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#17 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 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 UH Manoa are $34,550.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UH Manoa

#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, UNR has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Nevada - Reno

#17

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, Oregon State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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 Electrical Engineering Report

#18

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, USC has also earned the #2 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 Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USC Electrical 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%.

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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