2027 Best Value Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/homeland-security/crisis-emergency-disaster-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong crisis/emergency/disaster management education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value crisis/emergency/disaster management schools.
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2027 Best Value Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in crisis/emergency/disaster management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Schools
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among crisis/emergency/disaster management schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management 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 Pikes Peak Community College one of the best values for crisis/emergency/disaster management. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,510, compared with $17,110 for out-of-state students. Crisis/emergency/disaster Management graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Early-career crisis/emergency/disaster management graduates make about $41,037. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Idaho State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value crisis/emergency/disaster management schools. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete the crisis/emergency/disaster management program here. Early-career crisis/emergency/disaster management graduates make about $51,446. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in crisis/emergency/disaster management will find it at Mesa State College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,927, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,310 to complete the crisis/emergency/disaster management program here. Early-career crisis/emergency/disaster management graduates make about $43,617. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mesa State College admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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