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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Rocky Mountains Region

12 Ranked Colleges
47 Degrees Awarded
$25,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region

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In 2019-2020, 14,318 people earned their degree in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, making the major the 68th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,860 and had an average of $22,130 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 501 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,167 and $20,668 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 47 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology 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 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology 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 Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Rocky Mountains Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. BYU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Provo, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Wyoming is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 1 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615.

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#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montana State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region. This fairly large school is located in Bozeman, Montana, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biochemistry students list, MSU Bozeman has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446.

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#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biochemistry students list, U of U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055.

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#9 in overall quality

Utah State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This large school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915.

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#8

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#12 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Missoula, Montana, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biochemistry students list, UM has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#10 in overall quality

University of Idaho ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #10. CU - Boulder is a large public school situated in Boulder, Colorado. It awarded 8 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Boise State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Boise State University is a large school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#6 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

DU also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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