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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 169,876 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences is the 9th most popular major in the United States. 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 $75-$110k” 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences 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 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU also took the #2 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 Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

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#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #4 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 Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Utah Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#3

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#7 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #3 spot on the list. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wyoming Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Colorado. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

University of Northern Colorado did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Full University of Northern Colorado Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #5 spot on the list. USU is a large public school situated in Logan, Utah. It awarded 6 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also took 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 USU are $22,598.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Utah State University

#8 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 44 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, CU Anschutz has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

U of I not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Idaho Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#3 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#11 in overall quality

The University of Montana came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Missoula, Montana, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UM also took the #11 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 UM are $23,242.

Full The University of Montana Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#10

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#6 in overall quality

Montana State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large public school situated in Bozeman, Montana. It awarded 17 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at MSU Bozeman

#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#12 in overall quality

Boise 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 $75-$110k ranking. Boise State University is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Boise State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school handed out 33 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

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#13

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

Idaho State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. ISU is located in Pocatello, Idaho and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

ISU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at ISU are $26,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ISU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

University of Denver came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DU, the school also landed 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Denver Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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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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