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2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

19 Ranked Colleges
449 Degrees Awarded
$30,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry 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. 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 20,841 people earned their degree in general chemistry, making the major the 38th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,990 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 449 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in general chemistry. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general chemistry programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general chemistry program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Chemistry 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 University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $0-$30k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Stanford are $55,011.

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#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. California Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Caltech also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 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 #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Chemistry 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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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Chemistry 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 #5 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 39 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 General Chemistry Report

#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Irvine General Chemistry Report

#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

San Diego State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Chemistry 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 SDSU are $18,658.

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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 25 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Chemistry 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 Davis are $28,700.

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#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara General Chemistry Report

#10

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry 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 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCSD is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 42 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Chemistry 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 UCSD are $28,631.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNLV has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Nevada - Reno is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 6 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Washington State University is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 11 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Washington State University General Chemistry Report

#15

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#15 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#16

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

Portland State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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.

Full Portland State University General Chemistry Report

#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Chemistry at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#19

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Oregon State 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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