by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes over $110k 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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Utah Valley University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income over $110k) school for associate degrees in the Rocky Mountains Region for overall quality. UVU is a public institution located in Orem, Utah.
Not only is Utah Valley University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Utah for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,414.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great place for students working on their degree. BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and has a large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Idaho is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,782.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salt Lake Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Salt Lake Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,086.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Laramie County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the school is a small public institution.
Laramie County Community College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $7,138.
Out of the 49 associate degree schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the #5 spot on the list. WSU is a large public school situated in Ogden, Utah.
Not only is Weber State University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Utah for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,045.
With a ranking of #6, Northwest College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northwest Community College is a public institution located in Powell, Wyoming.
Not only is Northwest College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Wyoming for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,066.
Colorado Mountain College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #7. 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 #7 in Colorado for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,616.
With a ranking of #8, North Idaho College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the school is a small public institution.
North Idaho College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,697.
Western Wyoming Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. WWCC is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Wyoming Community College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Wyoming. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,097.
Aims Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized public school is located in Greeley, Colorado.
Aims Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,059.
With a ranking of #11, Utah State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Utah State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Utah. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,485.
With a ranking of #12, Southern Utah University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Southern Utah University is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar City, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern Utah University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Utah. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,263.
Casper College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #13. Casper College is a small public school situated in Casper, Wyoming.
Casper College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,639.
College of Southern Idaho did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized public school is located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
College of Southern Idaho has the honor of being ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,816.
LDS Business College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. LDS Business College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, LDS Business College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Utah. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,607.
Snow College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Ephraim, Utah.
Snow College has the honor of being ranked #8 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,884.
College of Western Idaho came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. CWI is a fairly large public school situated in Nampa, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Western Idaho is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,668.
With a ranking of #18, Front Range Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Westminster, Colorado, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Front Range Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,811.
Morgan Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #19. Morgan Community College is a small public school located in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Not only is Morgan Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $14,874.
Community College of Aurora ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCA is a public institution located in Aurora, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Community College of Aurora is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $16,275.
Central Wyoming College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Riverton, Wyoming.
Not only is Central Wyoming College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Wyoming for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,886.
Otero Junior College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in La Junta, Colorado, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Otero Junior College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Colorado for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,283.
The University of Montana - Western did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #23. Dillon, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Montana - Western is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Montana. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,623.
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With a ranking of #24, Community College of Denver did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCD is located in Denver, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Community College of Denver is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $17,222.
Pikes Peak Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pikes Peak Community College is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Colorado. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,189.
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