2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 best value for value in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Brigham Young University Idaho one of the best values for value. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $43,853. Set against $13,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Latter Day Saints Business College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,630 ten years after entry.
A rank of #4 makes Western Governors University one of the best values for value. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $74,771. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Bridgerland Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for value graduates is $12,000. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Bridgerland Technical College generally make around $28,884. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #6 among the best values for value. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Value graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $51,693. That is a strong return on a $22,843 median debt. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
Boise State University came in at #7 for value in value this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Typical student debt for value graduates is $24,311. Value graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $49,059 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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