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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

12 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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The biological & biomedical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region”.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

BYU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

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 #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region. University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

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. 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

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 list. U of U is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 44 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, U of U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#6 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 #4 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in Bozeman, Montana, this fairly large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed 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 are $28,055.

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#10 in overall quality

Utah State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 6 students 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.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. 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 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. 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
#11 in overall quality

The University of Montana 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 ranking. The University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

University of Idaho landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

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#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
#12 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees 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.

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#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Full CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#12 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Boise State is a large public school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Boise State University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#12

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 5 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 list, DU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 ranking. This fairly large school is located in Pocatello, Idaho, and it awarded 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 Idaho State University 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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