2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 72 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Weber State University the most popular school in the Rocky Mountains Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Ogden, Utah, the large public school handed out 793 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,644. Associate Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $20,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 72 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Salt Lake Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Salt Lake Community College is a large public school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 545 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,086 in tuition and fees if they attend Salt Lake Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,734. Associate Degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of $13,550 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Salt Lake Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at AmeriTech College - Draper helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . AmeriTech College - Draper is a small private for-profit school located in Draper, Utah that handed out 421 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,999 to cover tuition and fees at AmeriTech College - Draper. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from AmeriTech College - Draper accumulate an average of $28,725 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Since AmeriTech College - Draper is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pueblo Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Pueblo, Colorado. It awarded 295 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend Pueblo Community College full time pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,958. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,779 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Pueblo Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 259 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $12,581. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,574 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
College of Southern Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Twin Falls, Idaho is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 258 students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $12,921 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 174 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they attend FRCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,454. On average, associate degree students take out $23,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FRCC. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school awarded 172 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from PMI Denver accumulate an average of $29,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Snow College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Snow College is a public institution located in Ephraim, Utah. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 168 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snow College is $4,000. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,476. Associate Degree recipients from Snow College accumulate an average of $9,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Snow College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northern Wyoming Community College District ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school situated in Sheridan, Wyoming. It awarded 162 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Wyoming Community College District full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,890. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,163 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northern Wyoming Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Laramie County Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 161 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $4,613 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,913. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,970 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 156 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees if they attend PPCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. Associate Degree recipients from PPCC accumulate an average of $15,176 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PPCC. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Casper College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Casper, Wyoming, and it awarded 154 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Casper College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,520. Associate Degree recipients from Casper College accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Casper College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concorde Career College - Aurora ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Aurora, Colorado, and it awarded 144 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,780 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career College - Aurora does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Carrington College, Boise did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Carrington College, Boise is a private for-profit institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 143 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $25,479 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Boise. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the fairly large public school handed out 138 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at CWI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Idaho State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. ISU is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 132 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,872 in tuition and fees if they attend ISU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,326. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,892 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Online courses are available at ISU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Great Falls College Montana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Great Falls College Montana State University is a small public school situated in Great Falls, Montana. It awarded 116 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,450 in tuition and fees if they attend Great Falls College Montana State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,824. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Online courses are available at Great Falls College Montana State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Idaho College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 113 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees if they attend NIC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,736. On average, associate degree students take out $17,016 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NIC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Utah Valley University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Utah Valley University is a large public school located in Orem, Utah that handed out 112 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they attend UVU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,092. Associate Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $14,381 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UVU. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fortis College - Salt Lake City landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the very small private for-profit school awarded 99 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,240 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Salt Lake City. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Fortis College - Salt Lake City accumulate an average of $36,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Salt Lake City does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Nightingale College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Nightingale College is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 88 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $31,741 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Nightingale College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Aims Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 88 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $2,762 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Aims Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,418. Associate Degree recipients from Aims Community College accumulate an average of $16,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Aims Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, The University of Montana did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. The University of Montana is a fairly large public school located in Missoula, Montana that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,476. On average, associate degree students take out $19,709 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UM does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Community College of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. CCD is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 84 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,745 in tuition and fees if they attend CCD full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,167. Associate Degree recipients from CCD accumulate an average of $20,971 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCD does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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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