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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region (With Aid)

14 Ranked Colleges
311 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 52,879 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,198 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,575 and $22,911 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 311 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $75,140 and $97,138 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physical 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 physical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region doctor’s degree physical sciences students with aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#3 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 #1 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid. UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UW also took the #3 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wyoming Physical Sciences Report

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 53 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

U of U also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Utah Physical Sciences Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. BYU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Provo, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Physical 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.

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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Idaho. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

U of I not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Physical Sciences 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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#5 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 Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 52 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Physical 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.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Physical Sciences Report

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school awarded 87 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, CU - Boulder has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physical 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 Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

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#7

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#9 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Physical 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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#8

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The University of Montana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM also made our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242.

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#12 in overall quality

Utah State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

USU also made our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #12. 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 Physical Sciences Report

#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
#10 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 3 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Northern Colorado, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical 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 Northern Colorado are $21,708.

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#11

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#8 in overall quality

Montana State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 19 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region doctor’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, MSU Bozeman has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Physical 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.

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#13 in overall quality

Montana Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Montana Tech is a small public school situated in Butte, Montana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Montana Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Physical 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 Montana Tech are $19,429.

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#13

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#2 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical 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 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mines did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Physical 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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#14

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#14 in overall quality

Idaho State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Pocatello, Idaho, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Physical 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 Idaho State University are $26,548.

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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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