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2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Trade School Bachelor's Degree 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 value bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . BYU - I is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rexburg, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,226 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,536 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,385 in student loans.
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.
BYU - I also took the #3 spot in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region rankings.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. WGU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 24,230 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WGU are $8,010 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,244 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since WGU is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
WGU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Global Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,881 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State University - Global Campus are $8,400 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,821 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Colorado State University - Global Campus. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Colorado State University - Global Campus also took the #4 spot in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region rankings.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. BYU is located in Provo, Utah and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,562 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,304 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,480 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Pueblo is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Pueblo, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 748 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State University - Pueblo are $16,324 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,825 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Colorado State University - Pueblo, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its great value ranking, Colorado State University - Pueblo is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
With a ranking of #6, Montana State University - Northern did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Havre, Montana, the small public school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Montana State University - Northern are $18,665 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,284 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Northern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Montana State University - Northern also made our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, coming in at #5.
With a ranking of #8, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s best value 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.
UVU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,830 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,494 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UVU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its great value ranking, UVU is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
University of Wyoming ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 2,325 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW are $17,745 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,569 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Weber State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree 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.
WSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,084 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,225 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that WSU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Lewiston, Idaho, the small public school awarded 580 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Lewis - Clark State College undergraduate students pay an average of $20,252 in tuition and fees each year. 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.
Montana State University - Billings ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Billings, Montana, the small public school handed out 435 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montana State University - Billings are $19,924 per year. 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. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a large public school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 5,383 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State are $32,517 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,604 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Colorado State does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado State also took the #2 spot in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region rankings.
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Pueblo Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Pueblo, Colorado, and it awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pueblo Community College are $16,275 a year.
Pueblo Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Montana Technological University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Butte, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 282 students in 2021-2022.
Montana Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $23,142 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,523 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Utah ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,498 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at U of U are $29,837 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
U of U 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 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, U of U also is in the top 20% of our Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
With a ranking of #17, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boise, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,080 students in 2021-2022.
Boise State undergraduate students pay an average of $25,701 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,220 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Boise State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Northern Colorado came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public school located in Greeley, Colorado that handed out 1,857 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
University of Northern Colorado undergraduate students pay an average of $24,159 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,516 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students 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.
Community College of Denver came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. CCD is a medium-sized public school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCD are $16,235 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,137 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that CCD does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UCCS is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 1,992 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
UCCS undergraduate students pay an average of $22,332 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,631 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UCCS. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Montana State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the fairly large public school handed out 2,612 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman are $29,604 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,283 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSU Bozeman. In 2020-2021 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Idaho State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. ISU is located in Pocatello, Idaho and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,124 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ISU are $25,936 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $26,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ISU 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 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Colorado Mesa is a public institution located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,106 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Colorado Mesa are $23,019 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,870 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 Colorado Mesa does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Carroll College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Helena, Montana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 255 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Carroll Montana are $39,028 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,163 in student loans.
Carroll Montana 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 23% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The College of Idaho landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree trade school programs. The College of Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution located in Caldwell, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 275 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at The College of Idaho are $34,630 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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