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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

15 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geography Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Geography is the 144th most popular major in the country with 5,476 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,240 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 98 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in geography. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great geography programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the geography program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography at UW Seattle

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Long Beach. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Geography Master’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 California State University - Long Beach are $17,784.

Read more about Geography at CSULB

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Los Angeles landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Geography Master’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 California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723.

Read full report on Geography at Cal State LA

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #4 spot on the list. Cal State Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State Fullerton, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography at California State University - Fullerton

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Northridge landed the #5 spot on the list. Northridge, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

CSUN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Northridge Geography Report

#6

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 6 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Geography Master’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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#9 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNR, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Geography Report

#8

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#6 in overall quality

San Diego State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SDSU is located in San Diego, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Geography Master’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 SDSU are $18,658.

Read full report on Geography at San Diego State University

#9

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#3 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. University of California - Santa Barbara is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 6 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography at UCSB

#10

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#10 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Geography Master’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.

Full UH Manoa Geography Report

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

Portland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

San Jose State University

San Jose, California

San Jose State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in San Jose, California, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

San Jose State also made our “Best Geography Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790.

Read more about Geography at San Jose State

#13

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

SFSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Geography Master’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 SFSU are $17,944.

Full San Francisco State University Geography Report

#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#5 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 4 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #5 spot in our “Best Geography Master’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 UO are $29,991.

Read full report on Geography at UO

#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Geography Master’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 University are $28,121.

Read more about Geography at Oregon State University

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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%.

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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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