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

16 Ranked Colleges
124 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

History is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 32,905 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, history graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,593 and had an average of $23,490 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,512 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,328 and $20,204 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 124 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent history 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 history program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

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

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stanford University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Stanford University is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 12 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also took the #1 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History 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 #2 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best History 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 California - Berkeley are $29,347.

Full UC Berkeley History Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History 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 Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best History 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.

Full UW Seattle History Report

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History 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 - Irvine landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best History 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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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value History 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 located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

UCLA also took the #3 spot in our “Best History 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 California - Los Angeles are $28,131.

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#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wazzu has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Riverside is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCR has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best History 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at University of California - Riverside

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Davis has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at University of California - Davis

#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#4 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at UCSB

#7 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at UCSD

#13 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNLV is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV also made our “Best History 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 University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Read more about History at UNLV

#12

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#11 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school situated in Santa Cruz, California. It awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best History 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 Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Read more about History at UC Santa Cruz

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#14 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa History Report

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oregon State is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 1 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on History at Oregon State University

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at University of Oregon

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of California - Merced did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Merced is located in Merced, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.

UC Merced also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Merced are $43,854, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about History at UC Merced

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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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