2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Western Governors University the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend WGU, expect to pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,218 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out WGU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Utah helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Rocky Mountains Region .
Students from Utah who attend U of U full time pay an average of $8,893 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,345. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,086 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that U of U does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wyoming helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Rocky Mountains Region .
Students from Wyoming who attend UW full time pay an average of $5,317 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,957. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW accumulate an average of $21,087 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 28 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the # 4 spot on the list.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,534 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BYU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Weber State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $6,228. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,644. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,282 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that WSU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Utah State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USU is $8,960. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,435. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,316 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at USU. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Students from Colorado who attend Colorado State full time pay an average of $12,188 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,470. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,304 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Colorado State 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 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Utah Valley University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,010 in tuition and fees if they attend UVU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,092. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,939 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UVU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The University of Montana - Western ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,726 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana Western full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,190. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,828 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Montana Western. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, University of Northern Colorado did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $10,666 in tuition and fees if they attend University of Northern Colorado full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,785. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,336 in student loans.
University of Northern Colorado 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 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Rocky Mountain College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Rocky, expect to pay an average of $31,335 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rocky. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU - I accumulate an average of $16,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BYU - I. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Southern Utah University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Utah who attend Southern Utah University full time pay an average of $6,726 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,542. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,777 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Utah University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Colorado Boulder came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $12,610 in tuition and fees if they attend CU - Boulder full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,358. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,697 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CU - Boulder does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
NNU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,390. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,603 in student loans.
NNU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Idaho came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Students from Idaho who attend U of I full time pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,576. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,511 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at U of I, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Dixie State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Students from Utah who attend Dixie State College full time pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,986. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,192 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Dixie State College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Westminster College Utah came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Westminster College Salt Lake is $38,680. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Westminster College Salt Lake accumulate an average of $23,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Westminster College Salt Lake. In 2019-2020 about 3% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Montana State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $7,528 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Bozeman. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,264. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $25,569 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MSU Bozeman does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $10,994 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCCS. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,270. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCCS accumulate an average of $24,627 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UCCS. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Boise State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Boise State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,980. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Boise State accumulate an average of $26,680 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Boise State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Metropolitan State University of Denver came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $10,021 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Denver. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,502. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,409 in loans while pursuing their degree.
MSU Denver 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Montana State University - Billings landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,352. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,073 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Idaho State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $7,872 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ISU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,326. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,801 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ISU does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Adams State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $9,680 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Adams State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,933. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,227 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Adams State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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