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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

16 Ranked Colleges
358 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 310,601 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 19,487 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,311 and $27,283 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 358 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

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

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Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#2 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 Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k. BYU is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BYU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

U of U also took the #7 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #3 spot on the list. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#12 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 #4 for the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Idaho. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

U of I not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Boise State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Boise State University is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

Boise State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Education 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 Boise State University are $26,566.

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#7

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#15 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 8 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCCS, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCCS are $25,774, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

University of Northern Colorado not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also took the #9 spot in our “Best Education 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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#10

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#14 in overall quality

The University of Montana came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Missoula, Montana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree education students whose families make more than $110k list, UM has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Education 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.

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#8 in overall quality

Northwest Nazarene University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Nampa, Idaho, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

NNU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest Nazarene University are $11,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northwest Nazarene University Education Report

#12

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#13 in overall quality

Montana State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Bozeman, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montana State University Education Report

#6 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Education 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.

Full Colorado State Education Report

#14

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. CU - Boulder is a large public school situated in Boulder, Colorado. It awarded 5 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Idaho State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. ISU is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ISU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Education 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 ISU are $26,548.

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#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#1 in overall quality

University of Denver ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making Over $110k list. DU is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Education 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 DU 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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