by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 52 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones have the best value Associate 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 Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, we first look at its average net price, which 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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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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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Utah Valley University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (with aid) school for associate degrees in the Rocky Mountains Region for overall quality. Utah Valley University is a large public school located in Orem, Utah.
Not only is Utah Valley University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Utah for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,210.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great place for students working on their degree. Brigham Young University - Idaho is a large private not-for-profit school located in Rexburg, Idaho.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,327.
The quality degree programs at Salt Lake Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salt Lake Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,736.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Mountain College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Colorado Mountain College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $5,855 a year.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list means Weber State University is a great place for students working on their degree. This large public school is located in Ogden, Utah.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Weber State University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Utah. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,493 a year.
With a ranking of #6, Aims Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Greeley, Colorado, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Aims Community College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Colorado. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,058 a year.
Front Range Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #7. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado.
Front Range Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,688 a year.
Laramie County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Not only is Laramie County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Wyoming for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,706.
North Idaho College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #9. 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 net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $7,514 a year.
With a ranking of #10, Central Wyoming College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Riverton, Wyoming.
Central Wyoming College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,803.
With a ranking of #11, Pikes Peak Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Not only is Pikes Peak Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Colorado for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,448.
With a ranking of #12, Community College of Aurora did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Community College of Aurora is a medium-sized public school located in Aurora, Colorado.
Community College of Aurora has the honor of being ranked #5 in Colorado for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,170.
Western Wyoming Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Western Wyoming Community College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Wyoming for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,839.
Casper College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #14. Casper College is a small public school located in Casper, Wyoming.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Casper College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Wyoming. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $8,099.
College of Southern Idaho did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized public school is located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Not only is College of Southern Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $7,540 a year.
Utah State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #16. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Utah State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $14,529 a year.
Morgan Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #17. Morgan Community College is a small public school situated in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Not only is Morgan Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Colorado for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,973.
Southern Utah University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Cedar City, Utah is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Southern Utah University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Utah for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,372 a year.
With a ranking of #19, Otero Junior College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This small public school is located in La Junta, Colorado.
Not only is Otero Junior College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Colorado for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,664 a year.
College of Western Idaho landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the school is a fairly large public institution.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $8,817.
Snow College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, coming in at #21. Snow College is a public institution located in Ephraim, Utah.
Not only is Snow College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Utah for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,711.
With a ranking of #22, Community College of Denver did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Community College of Denver a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Colorado for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,711 a year.
Red Rocks Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Red Rocks Community College is a public institution located in Lakewood, Colorado.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Red Rocks Community College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Colorado. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,125.
LDS Business College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. LDS Business College is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,998.
Pueblo Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Pueblo, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Pueblo Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Colorado for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,238.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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