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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which online programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
12,503 Total Awards
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Western Governors University the most popular school in the Rocky Mountains Region for teaching students working on their degree. WGU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12,503 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, WGU graduates make an average of $62,838 annually. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Regis University

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

The programs at Regis University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Denver, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 293 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $32,679 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#3

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
80 Total Awards
$31,856 Average Earnings
$14,776 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,776 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from PPCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,856 during the early years of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Boise State University

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Boise State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 587 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,461 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $259, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Boise State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,749 during the early year of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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112 Total Awards
$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Nazarene University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 112 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

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#6

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
136 Total Awards
$59,059 Average Earnings
$31,798 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Greenwood Village, Colorado. It awarded 136 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $31,798 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Colorado State University - Global Campus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,059 during the early years of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

University of Wyoming

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

University of Wyoming came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. UW is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 345 degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
56 Total Awards
$35,943 Average Earnings
$26,075 Avg Student Debt

Lewis - Clark State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school situated in Lewiston, Idaho. It awarded 56 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Lewis - Clark State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,943 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#9

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
42 Total Awards
$38,411 Average Earnings
$13,340 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $38,411 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#10

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
71 Total Awards
$50,717 Average Earnings
$15,916 Avg Student Debt

Laramie County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,916 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, LCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,717 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

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#11

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

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

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the large public school handed out 202 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Colorado State accumulate an average of $23,304 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 $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. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Taft University System

Denver, Colorado
29 Total Awards

With a ranking of #12, Taft University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Taft University System is a very small private for-profit school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 29 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

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357 Total Awards
$56,691 Average Earnings
$28,012 Avg Student Debt

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the large public school awarded 357 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from CU Anschutz accumulate an average of $28,012 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $251. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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#14

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, Wyoming
18 Total Awards
$55,885 Average Earnings
$11,876 Avg Student Debt

Western Wyoming Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. WWCC is a public institution located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from WWCC accumulate an average of $11,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from WWCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,885 during the early years of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Utah State University

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

Utah State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Located in Logan, Utah, the large public school handed out 542 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,083 in student loans. During the early years of their career, USU graduates make an average of $42,623 annually. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Casper College

Casper, Wyoming
33 Total Awards
$42,998 Average Earnings
$17,888 Avg Student Debt

Casper College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Casper College is located in Casper, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Casper College accumulate an average of $17,888 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Casper College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,998 during the early year of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 732 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,336 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $281. Once they receive their degree, University of Northern Colorado graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,180 during the early year of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana
4 Total Awards
$11,115 Avg Student Debt

Dawson Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Glendive, Montana, the very small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from DCC accumulate an average of $11,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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1 Total Awards
$32,351 Average Earnings
$41,706 Avg Student Debt

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a small private for-profit school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 1 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,706 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $420. Once they receive their degree, RMCAD graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,351 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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380 Total Awards
$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 380 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $15,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BYU - I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,650 during the early year of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$39,270 Average Earnings
$38,038 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Nazarene Bible College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Nazarene Bible College accumulate an average of $38,038 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Nazarene Bible College graduates make an average of $39,270 annually.

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30 Total Awards
$41,878 Average Earnings
$12,432 Avg Student Debt

Northern Wyoming Community College District came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Sheridan, Wyoming is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $12,432 in loans while pursuing their degree.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. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 22 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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