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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

24 Schools Ranked
$5,519 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
245 Total Awards
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Front Range Community College the most popular school in the Rocky Mountains Region for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Westminster, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 245 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,454. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

FRCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
96 Total Awards
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Pueblo Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Pueblo, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 96 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,958. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Pueblo Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
85 Total Awards
$4,389 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Red Rocks Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 85 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Red Rocks Community College full time pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,811. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Red Rocks Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
52 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pikes Peak Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. PPCC is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees if they attend PPCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,403. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

PPCC 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. 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.

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#5

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
40 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Colorado Mountain College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 40 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mountain College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,484. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, Colorado
29 Total Awards
$3,852 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Morgan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Fort Morgan, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 29 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Morgan Community College is $3,852. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,274. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Morgan Community College, 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, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
24 Total Awards
$4,745 Average Tuition & Fees

Community College of Denver landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 24 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,745 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCD. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,167. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CCD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
18 Total Awards
$3,947 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Community College of Aurora did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. CCA is located in Aurora, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Colorado who attend CCA full time pay an average of $3,947 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,369. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

CCA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
17 Total Awards
$4,176 Average Tuition & Fees

Trinidad State Junior College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Trinidad State Junior College is a small public school located in Trinidad, Colorado that handed out 17 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trinidad State Junior College is $4,176. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Trinidad State Junior College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
11 Total Awards
$8,060 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Boise, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 11 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Boise State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,980. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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9 Total Awards
$5,726 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Montana - Western landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. The University of Montana - Western is a small public school located in Dillon, Montana that handed out 9 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,726 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana Western full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,190. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Montana Western does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado
5 Total Awards
$4,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Lamar Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. LCC is a public institution located in Lamar, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,136 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,592. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lamar Community College Report

#13

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
3 Total Awards
$4,613 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Laramie County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Wyoming who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,613 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,913. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

LCCC 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 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards
$4,140 Average Tuition & Fees

Colorado Northwestern Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Rangely, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend CNCC full time pay an average of $4,140 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,596. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CNCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards
$4,590 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Wyoming Community College District ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution located in Sheridan, Wyoming. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $4,590. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,890. Of those students who received their degree, 67% 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.

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#16

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, Colorado
2 Total Awards
$5,243 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern Junior College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. NJC is located in Sterling, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NJC is $5,243. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,544. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

NJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 20% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
2 Total Awards
$4,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Snow College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Ephraim, Utah, the medium-sized public school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snow College is $4,000. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,476. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Snow College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, Wyoming
1 Total Awards
$4,290 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Wyoming College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Torrington, Wyoming, the small public school handed out 1 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Wyoming who attend Eastern Wyoming College full time pay an average of $4,290 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,590. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Wyoming College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
1 Total Awards
$5,317 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wyoming landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. UW is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,317 in tuition and fees if they attend UW full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,957. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW. 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.

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#18

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
1 Total Awards
$8,340 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, University of Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend U of I. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,576. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since U of I does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho

Lewis - Clark State College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lewis - Clark State College. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Northwest College

Powell, Wyoming
$4,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,162.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northwest Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Northwest College Report

#21

Casper College

Casper, Wyoming
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees

Casper College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Students from Wyoming who attend Casper College full time pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,520.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Casper College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$21,615 Average Tuition & Fees

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

RMCAD does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,615. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

RMCAD is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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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