2025 Best Chemical & Physical Oceanography Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Chemical & Physical Oceanography is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #140 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of chemical & physical oceanography. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 40 doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to chemical & physical oceanography students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of chemical & physical oceanography students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized chemical & physical oceanography related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for chemical & physical oceanography students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Chemical & Physical Oceanography Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the Far Western US Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for chemical & physical oceanography students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Chemical & Physical Oceanography

1

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

University of California - San Diego is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a doctorate in chemical & physical oceanography from University of California - San Diego

2

University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical & physical oceanography from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Best Chemical & Physical Oceanography Colleges by State

Explore the best chemical & physical oceanography schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	381	26
Washington	216	12
Oregon	145	2
Hawaii	65	1
Alaska	21	2

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Chemical & Physical Oceanography Related Rankings by Major

Chemical & Physical Oceanography is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Chemical & Physical Oceanography

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	95
Geophysics & Seismology	25
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences	19
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	10
Geochemistry	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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