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

11 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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 237,745 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. 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” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences 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 Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region.

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

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. BYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah. It awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BYU are $7,510.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 47 students in 2019-2020.

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Logan, Utah 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.

USU 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 USU are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW 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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State University - Fort Collins 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado State Computer & Information Sciences Report

#6

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#5 in overall quality

University of Utah did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #6. University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#11 in overall quality

Montana State University 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 ranking. Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

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 MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montana State University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

University of Idaho landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Idaho is a fairly large public school situated in Moscow, Idaho. It awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of I, the school also landed 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 U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CU Anschutz 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915.

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#9

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

Boise State University 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 ranking. Boise State University is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Boise State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Boise State Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#2 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas 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 list, CU - Boulder has also earned the #2 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#4 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Golden, Colorado, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Mines not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 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 Mines are $39,800.

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#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#7 in overall quality

University of Denver came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DU, the school also landed the #7 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 Denver are $52,899.

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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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