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2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
159 Degrees Awarded
$32,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Mathematics is the 32nd most popular major in the country with 31,080 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,066 and had an average of $21,378 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 8,311 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,150 and $18,283 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 159 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mathematics 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 mathematics 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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) 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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Stanford, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 25 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. 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.

Read more about Mathematics at University of California - Los Angeles

#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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $30-$48k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Berkeley Mathematics Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. 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 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Mathematics Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the #5 spot on the list. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. 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 more about Mathematics at University of California - Irvine

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Mathematics 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.

Read more about Mathematics at University of California - San Diego

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Davis, California, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#8 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics at University of California - Santa Barbara

#12 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics at University of California - Riverside

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics at University of Southern California

#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Report

#12

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

University of Oregon came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #9 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UO Mathematics Report

#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#14 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Mathematics 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.

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#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

Read more about Mathematics at Portland State University

#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

Oregon State also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. 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.

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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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