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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

14 Ranked Colleges
276 Degrees Awarded
$27,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 1,080 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 276 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent electrical engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the electrical engineering 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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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also took the #7 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Wyoming

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Colorado Boulder is a large school located in Boulder, Colorado that handed out 93 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at CU - Boulder

#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 EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school handed out 47 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

U of U also took the #4 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at U of U

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a large public school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 19 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, CU Anschutz has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 CU Anschutz are $23,915.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at CU Anschutz

#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Idaho is a fairly large school located in Moscow, Idaho that handed out 19 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I also took the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full U of I Electrical Engineering Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Utah State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, USU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at USU

#3 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado State Electrical Engineering Report

#8

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

UCCS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 UCCS are $25,774.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

#9

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#2 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Golden, Colorado, this medium-sized public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, Mines has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado School of Mines are $39,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado School of Mines Electrical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

Montana Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Butte, Montana, and it awarded 2 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Montana Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana Tech are $19,429, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Montana Tech

#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#11 in overall quality

Boise State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Boise, Idaho, and it awarded 2 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Boise State Electrical Engineering Report

#12

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah

Weber State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WSU is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree ee students whose families make $0-$30k list, WSU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 Weber State University are $19,022.

Full Weber State University Electrical Engineering Report

#13

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#10 in overall quality

Montana State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Bozeman, Montana, and it awarded 5 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Bozeman, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 Montana State University are $21,446.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Montana State University

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

University of Denver landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Denver is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 7 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

DU also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at DU

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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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