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

16 Ranked Colleges
358 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 310,601 education students received their degree, making the major the 4th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 19,487 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,311 and $27,283 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 358 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

BYU also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full BYU Education Report

#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#12 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Education 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.

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#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate 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. U of U is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 37 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Education 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 U are $24,695.

Full University of Utah Education Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

USU also took the #3 spot in our “Best Education 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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#6 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Colorado State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado State Education Report

#6

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Idaho is a fairly large public school situated in Moscow, Idaho. It awarded 5 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Education 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 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large school located in Greeley, Colorado that handed out 50 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Northern Colorado has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’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 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. CU Anschutz is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

CU Anschutz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Education 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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Education Report

#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#15 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

UCCS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Education 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 at Colorado Springs are $25,774.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Education Report

#10

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. CU - Boulder is a large school located in Boulder, Colorado that handed out 5 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’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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#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#4 in overall quality

Boise State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Boise State University is a large school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 19 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Boise State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Education 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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#12

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#14 in overall quality

The University of Montana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Missoula, Montana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Education 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 The University of Montana are $23,242.

Full UM Education Report

#8 in overall quality

Northwest Nazarene University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, NNU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Education 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 Northwest Nazarene University are $11,121.

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#14

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#13 in overall quality

Montana State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 7 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montana State University Education Report

#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Idaho State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Pocatello, Idaho, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

ISU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Education 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 Idaho State University are $26,548.

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#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 50 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

DU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Education 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 DU are $52,899.

Full University of Denver Education 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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