by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Utah Valley University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school for associate degrees in the Rocky Mountains Region for overall quality. Utah Valley University is a large public school located in Orem, Utah.
Not only is Utah Valley University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,590.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great place for students working on their degree. BYU - I is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rexburg, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Idaho is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Idaho. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,321.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salt Lake Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salt Lake Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Utah. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,143.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Mountain College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Colorado Mountain College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,572.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Laramie County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Laramie County Community College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Wyoming. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,551.
Weber State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #6. WSU is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah.
Not only is Weber State University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,092.
Western Wyoming Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Not only is Western Wyoming Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Wyoming for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,968.
With a ranking of #8, North Idaho College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Idaho College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,156.
Community College of Aurora ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCA is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Community College of Aurora is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,615.
Utah State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #10. USU is located in Logan, Utah and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Utah State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,427.
College of Southern Idaho ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Twin Falls, Idaho is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is College of Southern Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,700.
Snow College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Snow College is located in Ephraim, Utah and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Snow College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Utah. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,000.
Aims Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Aims Community College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,633.
LDS Business College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. LDS Business College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Not only is LDS Business College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Utah for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,312.
Casper College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This small public school is located in Casper, Wyoming.
Not only is Casper College a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Wyoming for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,529.
College of Western Idaho ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. College of Western Idaho is a fairly large public school located in Nampa, Idaho.
College of Western Idaho has the honor of being ranked #5 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,113.
With a ranking of #17, Southern Utah University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Southern Utah University is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar City, Utah.
Not only is Southern Utah University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Utah for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,941.
With a ranking of #18, Morgan Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Morgan Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,460.
Otero Junior College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #19. Otero JC is a public institution located in La Junta, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Otero Junior College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,842.
Front Range Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. FRCC is located in Westminster, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Front Range Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,987.
Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Northern Wyoming Community College District a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Wyoming for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,710.
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Community College of Denver did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #22. Community College of Denver is a medium-sized public school located in Denver, Colorado.
Community College of Denver has the honor of being ranked #8 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,964.
Central Wyoming College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #23. CWC is a public institution located in Riverton, Wyoming.
Central Wyoming College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,344.
With a ranking of #24, Pikes Peak Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. PPCC is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Pikes Peak Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,172.
Red Rocks Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Red Rocks Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lakewood, Colorado.
Not only is Red Rocks Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,835.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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