2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value school for healthcare students in the Rocky Mountains Region . BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 786 degrees to qualified students.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from BYU - I, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,650 during the early years of their career.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 18,666 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WGU are $7,452 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from WGU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,838 during the early years of their career.
WGU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Out of the 62 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 3 spot on the list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 595 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,534 in student loans.After graduating from BYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,470 during the early years of their career.
The excellent programs at College of Eastern Idaho helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school awarded 138 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CEI are $6,222 a year. On average, students take out $18,953 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CEI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,002 during the early years of their career.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Colorado Northwestern Community College is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Rangely, Colorado, the small public school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
CNCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,596 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,389 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CNCC graduates make an average of $45,648 annually.
Otero Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in La Junta, Colorado, and it awarded 173 degrees in 2020-2021.
Otero JC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,563 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,822 in student loans.After graduating from Otero JC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,585 during the early years of their career.
College of Southern Idaho ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, and it awarded 396 degrees in 2020-2021.
College of Southern Idaho undergraduate students pay an average of $6,840 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,340 in student loans. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $38,411 annually.
Trinidad State Junior College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Trinidad, Colorado, and it awarded 158 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trinidad State Junior College are $6,631 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,844 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Trinidad State Junior College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,359 during the early years of their career.
Lamar Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Lamar, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCC are $6,592 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $19,226 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LCC graduates make an average of $35,899 annually.
North Idaho College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #10 on the list. NIC is a public institution located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 144 degrees in 2020-2021.
NIC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,736 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,134 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NIC graduates make an average of $35,512 annually.
College of Western Idaho came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the fairly large public school awarded 211 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CWI are $7,344 per year. On average, students take out $15,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CWI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,051 during the early year of their career.
Casper College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Casper College is a small public school situated in Casper, Wyoming. It awarded 228 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Casper College are $8,520 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,888 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Casper College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,998 during the early years of their career.
Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #13 on the list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school situated in Sheridan, Wyoming. It awarded 228 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northern Wyoming Community College District are $10,890 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,432 in student loans.After graduating from Northern Wyoming Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,878 during the early years of their career.
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Red Rocks Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Red Rocks Community College is located in Lakewood, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 597 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Red Rocks Community College are $15,811 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,601 in student loans.After graduating from Red Rocks Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,516 during the early years of their career.
Red Rocks Community College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Laramie County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #15 on the list. Laramie County Community College is a small public school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming that handed out 244 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LCCC are $10,913 a year. On average, students take out $15,916 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, LCCC graduates make an average of $50,717 annually.
Helena College University of Montana ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Helena College University of Montana is a small public school located in Helena, Montana that handed out 42 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Helena College are $9,570 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Helena College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,167 during the early years of their career.
University of Providence came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Great Falls, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 237 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University of Providence are $26,662 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,640 in student loans. During the early years of their career, University of Providence graduates make an average of $49,532 annually.
University of Providence did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Western Wyoming Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #18 on the list. WWCC is a public institution located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The school has a small population, and it awarded 84 degrees in 2020-2021.
WWCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,640 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $11,876 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WWCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,885 during the early year of their career.
Colorado Mountain College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 391 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Colorado Mountain College are $11,484 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,264 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Colorado Mountain College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,074 during the early year of their career.
Aims Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #20 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 403 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Aims Community College are $10,418 a year. On average, students take out $15,026 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Aims Community College graduates make an average of $37,230 annually.
IBMC College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. IBMC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 96 degrees in 2020-2021.
IBMC undergraduate students pay an average of $14,580 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,802 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $65, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from IBMC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,183 during the early years of their career.
Salt Lake Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large public school handed out 679 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Salt Lake Community College are $12,734 a year. On average, students take out $13,438 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Salt Lake Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,151 during the early year of their career.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #23 on the list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,034 degrees to qualified students.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs undergraduate students pay an average of $12,581 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $36,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $170. Once they receive their degree, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,482 during the early year of their career.
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Northwest College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in Powell, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Northwest Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,162 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,640 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Northwest Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,731 during the early years of their career.
University of Wyoming did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the fairly large public school handed out 313 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW are $16,957 a year. On average, students take out $21,087 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UW graduates make an average of $44,258 annually.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW also did well on our Best Healthcare Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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%.
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