by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 50 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Wyoming the best value (income $0-$30k) school in the Rocky Mountains Region for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Laramie, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wyoming is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Wyoming. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,597.
Out of the 50 bachelor’s degree schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #2 spot on the list. BYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Provo, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Provo is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Utah. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,319.
The quality degree programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school located in Rexburg, Idaho.
Not only is Brigham Young University - Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Idaho for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,447.
Out of the 50 bachelor’s degree schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #4 spot on the list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Utah is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Utah. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,750.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Western Governors University is a great place for students working on their degree. WGU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Western Governors University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,714.
Colorado Mountain College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Not only is Colorado Mountain College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,657.
With a ranking of #7, Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the school is a large public institution.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins has the honor of being ranked #3 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,713.
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With a ranking of #8, Colorado College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colorado College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,023.
Utah Valley University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. UVU is located in Orem, Utah and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Utah Valley University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,403.
Utah State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Utah State University is a large public school located in Logan, Utah.
Utah State University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,962.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #11. CU Anschutz is located in Denver, Colorado and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the honor of being ranked #8 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,376.
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University of Colorado Boulder came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Colorado Boulder is a large public school located in Boulder, Colorado.
Not only is University of Colorado Boulder a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Colorado for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,807.
Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #13. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Aurora, Colorado.
Colorado State University - Global Campus has the honor of being ranked #5 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,445.
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University of Idaho did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large public school is located in Moscow, Idaho.
University of Idaho has the honor of being ranked #2 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,185.
With a ranking of #15, Weber State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Ogden, Utah, the school is a large public institution.
Weber State University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,214.
Colorado School of Mines ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Golden, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colorado School of Mines is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $18,417.
The University of Montana - Western landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Montana Western is located in Dillon, Montana and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Montana - Western is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Montana. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,294.
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With a ranking of #18, Southern Utah University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Southern Utah University is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah.
Not only is Southern Utah University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,432.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,128.
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Boise State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #20. Boise State University is a large public school located in Boise, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Boise State University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Idaho. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,162.
University of Northern Colorado did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #21. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Northern Colorado has the honor of being ranked #9 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,876.
The University of Montana ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Missoula, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
The University of Montana has the honor of being ranked #2 in Montana for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,651.
Montana Technological University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Montana Tech is a public institution located in Butte, Montana.
Not only is Montana Technological University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Montana for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,533.
With a ranking of #24, Pueblo Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Pueblo, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pueblo Community College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,055.
Colorado State University - Pueblo landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado.
Colorado State University - Pueblo has the honor of being ranked #15 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,777.
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