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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region

16 Ranked Colleges
563 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 563 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking analyzed 16 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.

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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 16 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #4. 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
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UW is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 15 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UW has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 177 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Colorado State has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. 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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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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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#5

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montana State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 14 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Bozeman, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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.

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#6

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#6 in overall quality

University of Utah did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #6. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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 University of Utah are $24,695.

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#7

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
#13 in overall quality

Regis University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Regis U has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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 Regis University are $14,322.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Northern Colorado is a public institution located in Greeley, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Northern Colorado, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#11 in overall quality

The University of Montana ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. The University of Montana is located in Missoula, Montana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UM also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Montana Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#10

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
#15 in overall quality

Western Colorado University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #10. Gunnison, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Western, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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 Western are $17,371.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 55 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#3 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 Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Colorado Boulder is a large public school situated in Boulder, Colorado. It awarded 24 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, CU - Boulder has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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 University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

Full CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#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 Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Pocatello, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

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

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#14

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#12 in overall quality

Boise State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Boise State University is a large public school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 17 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’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 Boise State are $26,566.

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#15

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
#16 in overall quality

University of Providence came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Providence is located in Great Falls, Montana and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Providence did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Providence are $31,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

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 Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #16. DU is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

DU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full DU 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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