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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

13 Ranked Colleges
429 Degrees Awarded
$26,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer Science is the 19th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,726 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,284 and $30,728 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 429 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer science 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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The compsci 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 CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k”.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#3 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 CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. BYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 24 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, BYU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Science Master’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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#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

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 CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 4 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’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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#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Utah is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 34 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’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.

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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Idaho landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Moscow, Idaho, and it awarded 23 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, U of I has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 Idaho are $29,112.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado Boulder. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Boulder, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 95 students in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#10 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, UM has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 UM are $23,242.

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#7

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#11 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UCCS is a fairly large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 10 masters’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCCS has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 UCCS are $25,774.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

#8

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#7 in overall quality

Boise State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #9, Utah Valley University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Orem, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah Valley University are $26,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Utah Valley University Computer Science Report

#10

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 52 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Mines did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mines are $39,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s compsci degrees to 136 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413.

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#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#9 in overall quality

Montana State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. MSU Bozeman is located in Bozeman, Montana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

MSU Bozeman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#4 in overall quality

University of Denver did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Science 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.

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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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