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

17 Ranked Colleges
353 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Nursing Practice 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.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 403 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 353 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing practice. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing practice programs that also have a lower cost than 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 nursing practice program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fresno. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno State also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. California State University - Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 California State University - Fullerton are $17,892.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 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 Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #2 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 30 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNR is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNR has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Alaska Anchorage is located in Anchorage, Alaska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAA has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 UAA are $24,496.

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#20 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Hilo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hilo, Hawaii is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, UH Hilo has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Hilo are $27,062, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
#13 in overall quality

Pacific Lutheran University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, PLU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific Lutheran University are $30,391, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Gonzaga University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Gonzaga not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gonzaga are $17,675, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#7 in overall quality

University of San Diego landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, USD has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 USD are $28,410.

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#11

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#17 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Seattle Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SPU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SPU are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Point Loma Nazarene University is located in San Diego, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, PLNU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at PLNU are $11,880, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#19 in overall quality

California Baptist University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal Baptist, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Baptist are $14,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Seattle University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Seattle U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

University of Portland ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Portland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Portland are $23,868.

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#16

Brandman University

Irvine, California
#9 in overall quality

Brandman University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Brandman is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandman are $12,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
#18 in overall quality

Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hawaii Pacific University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hawaii Pacific University are $20,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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