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

14 Ranked Colleges
449 Degrees Awarded
$27,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Engineering is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 200,458 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $64,888 and had an average of $23,564 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 8,989 engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $62,395 and $22,856 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 449 engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent 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 engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

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

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. BYU is a large school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 29 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Engineering 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 BYU are $7,510.

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#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#10 in overall quality

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 Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’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 14 schools in the Best Value Engineering 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. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 67 doctorate’s engineering 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 Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate 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 18 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I also took the #7 spot in our “Best Engineering 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 University of Idaho are $29,112.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. 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.

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#6

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#9 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

UCCS also took the #9 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCCS are $25,774, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Utah State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. USU is located in Logan, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

USU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USU Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. CU - Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 99 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Engineering 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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#12 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU Anschutz, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Engineering Report

#10

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Boise State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

Boise State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Engineering 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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#11

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Golden, Colorado, and it awarded 97 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Mines also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mines are $39,800.

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#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#13 in overall quality

Montana State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. MSU Bozeman is located in Bozeman, Montana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, MSU Bozeman has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full MSU Bozeman Engineering Report

#13

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

Idaho State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Idaho State University is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 5 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ISU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Engineering 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 ISU are $26,548.

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#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#6 in overall quality

University of Denver landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

DU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Engineering 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 Denver are $52,899.

Full DU Engineering 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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