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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 36 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Western Governors University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 24,230 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,010 to cover tuition and fees at WGU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $16,244 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
WGU is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the large public school awarded 5,383 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $12,559 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colorado State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,517. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,604 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado State. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,226 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU - I accumulate an average of $15,385 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
BYU - I does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Aurora, Colorado, and it awarded 1,881 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado State University - Global Campus accumulate an average of $25,821 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Colorado State University - Global Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Montana State University - Northern helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Montana State University - Northern is a small public school located in Havre, Montana that handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana State University - Northern full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,665. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,284 in student loans.
Montana State University - Northern 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 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Orem, Utah, the large public school awarded 4,072 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UVU is $6,270. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,830. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UVU accumulate an average of $19,494 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UVU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 748 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado State University - Pueblo is $9,245. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,825 in student loans.
Colorado State University - Pueblo 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 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Utah came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Utah is a large public school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 5,498 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,315 in tuition and fees if they attend U of U full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,837. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,009 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at U of U. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Wyoming landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. University of Wyoming is a fairly large public school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 2,325 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees if they attend UW full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,745. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,569 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UW 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 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carroll College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Helena, Montana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 255 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Carroll Montana does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,028. 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 $22,163 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Carroll Montana. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Weber State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. This large public school is located in Ogden, Utah, and it awarded 2,639 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,391 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,084. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,225 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WSU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lewis - Clark State College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in Lewiston, Idaho that handed out 580 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,300 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lewis - Clark State College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Denver came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,587 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend DU, expect to pay an average of $56,439 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $19,907 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DU. In 2020-2021 about 15% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Regis University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Denver, Colorado, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 756 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Regis U, expect to pay an average of $42,220 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $27,752 in student loans.
Regis U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Montana Technological University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Montana Technological University is a small public school located in Butte, Montana that handed out 282 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $7,527 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,142. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Montana Tech accumulate an average of $25,523 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Montana Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The College of Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, Idaho and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 275 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The College of Idaho does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,630. 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 $20,365 in student loans.
With a ranking of #17, Montana State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Montana State University is a fairly large public school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 2,612 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $7,727 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Bozeman. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,604. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $23,283 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 MSU Bozeman does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 19% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Boise State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Boise State University is a large public school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 4,080 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Boise State is $8,364. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,701. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,220 in student loans.
Boise State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Montana State University - Billings did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Montana State University - Billings is located in Billings, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,198 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,924. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,018 in student loans.
Montana State University - Billings 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 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brigham Young University - Provo came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 6,562 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,480 in student loans.
BYU 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Northern Colorado did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Greeley, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,857 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Northern Colorado is $10,769. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,159. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,516 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of Northern Colorado. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, Idaho State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Idaho State University is a fairly large public school located in Pocatello, Idaho that handed out 1,124 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,958 in tuition and fees if they attend ISU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,936. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,046 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that ISU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Idaho came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Idaho is a fairly large public school located in Moscow, Idaho that handed out 1,712 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at U of I is $8,396. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,632. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,913 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at U of I. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #25, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 1,992 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend UCCS full time pay an average of $12,380 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,332. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,631 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UCCS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% 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
- 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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