2027 Best Value Engineering Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Engineering Physics](/majors/engineering/engineering-physics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering physics students.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering physics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Physics Schools
Our analysis ranked Snow College the best value for a degree in engineering physics in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,338, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Engineering Physics graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering physics degree recipients from Snow College generally make around $42,776. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering physics schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Typical student debt for engineering physics graduates is $20,373. Soon after graduation, engineering physics degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Colorado School Of Mines earned it the #3 place for engineering physics. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,914 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. Engineering Physics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, engineering physics degree recipients from Colorado School Of Mines generally make around $72,858. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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