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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

14 Ranked Colleges
271 Degrees Awarded
$25,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 169,876 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,082 and had an average of $24,534 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 7,000 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,548 and $20,945 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 271 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biological and biomedical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 15 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Brigham Young University - Provo is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BYU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. 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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#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 44 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 U of U are $24,695.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #4 spot on the list. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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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#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

CU Anschutz also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 CU Anschutz are $23,915.

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#3 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 63 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055.

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#1 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

CU - Boulder not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

University of Idaho ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Idaho is a fairly large school located in Moscow, Idaho that handed out 6 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of I, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 U of I are $29,112.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Northern Colorado not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#12 in overall quality

Boise State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Boise, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boise State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. 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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#11

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#6 in overall quality

Montana State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 17 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences 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 MSU Bozeman are $21,446.

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#12

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#11 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UM is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 11 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

University of Denver did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

DU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Denver Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#14

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

Idaho State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Idaho State University is a fairly large school located in Pocatello, Idaho that handed out 2 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ISU are $26,548, 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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