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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

13 Ranked Colleges
113 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 13,948 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,421 and $30,512 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 113 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#3 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 #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Brigham Young University - Provo is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

BYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Brigham Young University - Provo

#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UW not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

USU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598.

Full USU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#4 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Golden, Colorado, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Mines did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado School of Mines are $39,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Colorado Boulder is a large school located in Boulder, Colorado that handed out 16 doctorate’s computer and information sciences 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 Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CU - Boulder Computer & Information Sciences Report

#6 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. CU Anschutz is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

#9

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

University of Idaho came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of I did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112.

Full U of I Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Boise, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Boise State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566.

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#11

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Montana State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Bozeman, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full MSU Bozeman Computer & Information Sciences Report

#7 in overall quality

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 47 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#7 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Denver is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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