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2027 Best Value Value Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,569 Avg Student Debt
$67,430 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-science/general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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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

1

Leading the list is Brigham Young University Idaho, our #1 best value for value in the Rocky Mountains Region. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

2

Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Utah State University, which ranked #2. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $16,191. Value graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Utah earned it the #3 place for value. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Value graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

4
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Regis University
Denver, CO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Regis University earned it the #4 place for value. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Students borrow a median of $31,773 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Regis University generally make around $72,028. Set against $31,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

5

Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado School Of Mines landed the #6 spot for value value this year. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,914, while out-of-state students pay about $45,824. Students borrow a median of $24,521 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Colorado School Of Mines generally make around $76,298. That is a strong return on a $24,521 median debt. Colorado School Of Mines admits about 61% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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