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2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

15 Ranked Colleges
207 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

With 155,377 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, visual and performing arts is the 10th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,427 and had an average of $28,377 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 30,019 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,342 and $31,625 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 207 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in visual and performing arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great visual and performing arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the visual and performing arts program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts 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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

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

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts 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 Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #12 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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.

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#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 22 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Visual & Performing Arts Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts 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 Oregon landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Oregon is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 11 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UO has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 UCR are $28,686.

Full University of California - Riverside Visual & Performing Arts Report

#4 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s visual and performing arts 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 Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. University of California - San Diego is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 16 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 Stanford are $55,011.

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#13

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school situated in Santa Cruz, California. It awarded 7 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. 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.

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#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts 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 USC are $48,715.

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#15

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, California Institute of the Arts did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Valencia, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CalArts, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CalArts are $53,466, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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