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2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region

13 Ranked Colleges
269 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 51,937 people earned their degree in mathematics and statistics, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, mathematics and statistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,652 and had an average of $21,598 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 1,658 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,886 and $19,454 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 269 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mathematics and statistics programs that also have a lower cost than 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 mathematics and statistics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Rocky Mountains Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. BYU is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BYU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 59 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montana State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region. Montana State University is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, MSU Bozeman has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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.

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#4

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#9 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 #4 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 7 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also took the #9 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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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#5

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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of U is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 19 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U also took the #4 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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.

Full University of Utah Mathematics & Statistics Report

#7 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Greeley, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 19 degrees to qualified masters’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

University of Northern Colorado also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Northern Colorado Mathematics & Statistics Report

#10 in overall quality

Utah State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. USU is a large school located in Logan, Utah that handed out 8 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Idaho did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of I is a fairly large public school situated in Moscow, Idaho. It awarded 16 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I also took the #8 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 University of Idaho are $29,112.

Full U of I Mathematics & Statistics Report

#9

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#12 in overall quality

The University of Montana came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. The University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 UM are $23,242.

Full The University of Montana Mathematics & Statistics Report

#11 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 18 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also took the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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.

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#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Boulder, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 25 students 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 Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Colorado School of Mines did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado School of Mines is a medium-sized public school situated in Golden, Colorado. It awarded 21 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Mines not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mines are $39,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at Colorado School of Mines

#13

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UCCS is a fairly large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 6 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCCS, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 UCCS are $25,774.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Mathematics & Statistics 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%.

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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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