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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

15 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$30,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 7,036 people earned their degree in geology and earth sciences, making the major the 101st most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,335 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 110 geology and earth sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geology and earth sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geology and earth sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the geology and earth sciences 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 Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UNR also took the #9 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 Nevada - Reno are $21,971.

Full UNR Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 5 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #12 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UH Manoa

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make more than $110k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 UW Seattle are $30,294.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UCLA

#5

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #5 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UC Davis

#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 UC Berkeley are $29,347.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UC Berkeley

#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#15 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 Washington State University are $27,561.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at Wazzu

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UC Irvine

#10

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make more than $110k list, UO has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 Oregon are $29,991.

Full University of Oregon Geology & Earth Sciences Report

#11

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences 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 full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UCR

#6 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 7 doctorate’s geology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geology & Earth Sciences at UCSD

#13

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree geology students whose families make more than $110k list, UCSB has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at University of California - Santa Barbara

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. 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.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at UC Santa Cruz

#15

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#1 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Geology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Pasadena, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Caltech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geology & Earth Sciences at California Institute of Technology

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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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