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2023 Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

33 Schools Ranked
$42,590 Average Earnings
$23,061 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 33 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$36,174 Average Earnings
$20,922 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Front Range Community College the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for teaching students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $20,922 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from FRCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,174 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $26,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WGU graduates make an average of $62,838 annually.

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$46,470 Average Earnings
$14,534 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Degree recipients from BYU accumulate an average of $14,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, BYU graduates make an average of $46,470 annually.

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#4

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
$44,258 Average Earnings
$21,087 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wyoming. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,087 in student loans.After graduating from UW, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,258 during the early years of their career.

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#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$51,388 Average Earnings
$22,086 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Degree recipients from U of U accumulate an average of $22,086 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from U of U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,388 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$46,655 Average Earnings
$21,703 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list.

On average, students take out $21,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,655 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$42,623 Average Earnings
$18,083 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Utah State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from USU accumulate an average of $18,083 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from USU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,623 during the early years of their career.

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$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from NNU accumulate an average of $30,603 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, NNU graduates make an average of $49,029 annually.

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#9

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$53,795 Average Earnings
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

Regis University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $373, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Regis U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,795 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
$45,865 Average Earnings
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,304 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $397 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Colorado State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,865 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
$47,324 Average Earnings

Rocky Mountain College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

After graduating from Rocky, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,324 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah
$43,719 Average Earnings
$20,616 Avg Student Debt

Utah Valley University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.

On average, students take out $20,616 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UVU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,719 during the early year of their career.

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$56,691 Average Earnings
$28,012 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,012 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $251 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, CU Anschutz graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,691 during the early year of their career.

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$33,243 Average Earnings
$24,828 Avg Student Debt

The University of Montana - Western came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

On average, students take out $24,828 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Montana Western, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,243 during the early years of their career.

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#15

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
$48,893 Average Earnings
$20,697 Avg Student Debt

University of Colorado Boulder came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,697 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $566. During the early years of their career, CU - Boulder graduates make an average of $48,893 annually.

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#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$51,736 Average Earnings
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

University of Denver came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Degree recipients from DU accumulate an average of $25,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $579 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, DU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,736 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
$42,198 Average Earnings
$24,435 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Montana State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $24,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $305 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, MSU Bozeman graduates make an average of $42,198 annually.

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$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

Brigham Young University - Idaho ranked #18 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,533 in student loans.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.

Full Brigham Young University - Idaho Report

#19

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
$38,989 Average Earnings
$24,511 Avg Student Debt

University of Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $241 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, U of I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,989 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
$34,962 Average Earnings
$15,205 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Southern Utah University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $15,205 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Southern Utah University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,962 during the early year of their career.

Full Southern Utah University Report

#21

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$58,249 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

Westminster College Utah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #21 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Westminster College Salt Lake graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,249 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
$35,951 Average Earnings
$21,955 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Degree recipients from Dixie State College accumulate an average of $21,955 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Dixie State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,951 during the early years of their career.

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#23

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
$40,180 Average Earnings
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

University of Northern Colorado came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

On average, students take out $23,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $281, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Northern Colorado graduates make an average of $40,180 annually.

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#24

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
$42,749 Average Earnings
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

Boise State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,461 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $259 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Boise State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,749 during the early years of their career.

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#25

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
$40,945 Average Earnings
$26,227 Avg Student Debt

Adams State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,227 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Adams State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,945 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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