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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

13 Ranked Colleges
65 Degrees Awarded
$32,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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. 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 Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 16,240 people earned their degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies, making the major the 30th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,827 and had an average of $22,562 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 4,534 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,497 and $20,623 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 65 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies 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 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies 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 Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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 Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#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 #2 for the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #6 spot in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Davis. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Davis has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#4 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 #5 for the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UCLA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 2 doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - San Diego is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 3 doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to qualified students.

UCSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#8 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#13 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. 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.

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#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

University of Southern California came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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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#12

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#11 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, UH Manoa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 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.

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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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  • *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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