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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

19 Ranked Colleges
2,318 Degrees Awarded
$21,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 934,088 health professions students received their degree, making the major the 2nd most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 52,592 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,885 and $28,350 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,318 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great health professions programs and 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 health professions program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate 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. UW is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 48 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also took the #13 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’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.

Full University of Wyoming Health Professions Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 579 students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Health Professions Report

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 434 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k 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 health professions degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

USU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Health Professions 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 Utah State University are $22,598.

Full USU Health Professions Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Boulder. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boulder, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Colorado State is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k list, Colorado State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Health Professions 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.

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#14 in overall quality

Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 1 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’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.

Full Brigham Young University - Provo Health Professions Report

#8

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#4 in overall quality

The University of Montana landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Montana is located in Missoula, Montana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 378 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UM, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UCCS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCCS are $25,774, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
#12 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 27 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Northern Colorado did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. 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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#11

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Boise State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’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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#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Pueblo came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State University - Pueblo also took the #17 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Pueblo are $18,559, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado State University - Pueblo Health Professions Report

#13

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#19 in overall quality

University of Idaho landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k list, U of I has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#10 in overall quality

Montana State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Bozeman, Montana, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montana State University Health Professions Report

#15

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
#18 in overall quality

Colorado Mesa University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado Mesa also took the #18 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Mesa are $14,078, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#15 in overall quality

Idaho State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. ISU is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 132 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ISU are $26,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Westminster College Utah did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Westminster College Salt Lake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Westminster College Salt Lake are $14,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Regis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Regis University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 136 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Regis U also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regis U are $14,322, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large private for-profit school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 2 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs also took the #20 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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