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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

With 237,745 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer and information sciences is the 8th most popular major in the United States. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region (With Aid)

#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 Getting Aid. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 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 Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

Full Brigham Young University - Provo Computer & Information Sciences Report

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #2 spot on the list. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 18 students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695.

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#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Wyoming is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UW also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Wyoming are $16,615.

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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 #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Colorado State is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Colorado State also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Logan, Utah, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a large public school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

University of Idaho landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Moscow, Idaho 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.

U of I also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Idaho Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

Boise State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. CU - Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 CU - Boulder are $32,980.

Full University of Colorado Boulder Computer & Information Sciences Report

#7 in overall quality

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. 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.

Full Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Computer & Information Sciences Report

#11

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#11 in overall quality

Montana State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Bozeman, the school also landed 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montana State University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#4 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines 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 Getting Aid ranking. Mines is a public institution located in Golden, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mines, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mines are $39,800, 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 Getting Aid list. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students with aid list, DU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver 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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