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2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

13 Ranked Colleges
178 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 183,889 psychology students received their degree, making the major the 7th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,496 and had an average of $36,227 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 6,498 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,060 and $38,479 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 178 psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the psychology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UW did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wyoming Psychology Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Brigham Young University - Provo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Provo, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BYU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #3 spot on the list. U of U is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 18 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Utah Psychology Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Colorado landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Greeley, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Northern Colorado has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598.

Full Utah State University Psychology Report

#6

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, The University of Montana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UM is located in Missoula, Montana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

UM also took the #9 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UM Psychology Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#11 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UCCS also took the #11 spot in our “Best Psychology 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 UCCS are $25,774.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Psychology 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 University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

Full CU - Boulder Psychology Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
#13 in overall quality

Adams State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Adams State University is located in Alamosa, Colorado and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Adams State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adams State are $10,551, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Adams State University Psychology Report

#12

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#11 in overall quality

Idaho State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Pocatello, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

ISU also made our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. 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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#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

University of Denver landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. DU is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 50 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

DU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, 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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