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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

12 Schools Ranked
$11,199 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,848 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school 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
24,230 Total Awards
$8,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,244 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . 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.

If you want to attend WGU, expect to pay an average of $8,010 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $16,244 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

WGU is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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4,072 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,494 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah Valley University landed the # 2 spot on the list. UVU is a public institution located in Orem, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,072 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Utah who attend UVU full time pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,830. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,494 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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6,226 Total Awards
$15,385 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 4 spot on the list. BYU - I is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Rexburg, Idaho. It awarded 6,226 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,385 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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.

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1,881 Total Awards
$25,821 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,881 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Colorado State University - Global Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#6

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
2,639 Total Awards
$6,391 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,225 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,084. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $21,225 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
4,178 Total Awards
$8,305 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,126 Avg Student Debt

Utah State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,178 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,305 in tuition and fees if they attend USU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,223. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,126 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Utah State University Report

#8

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
580 Total Awards
$21,300 Avg Student Debt

Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in Lewiston, Idaho that handed out 580 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lewis - Clark State College accumulate an average of $21,300 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
756 Total Awards
$42,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,752 Avg Student Debt

Regis University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Regis U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 756 bachelor’s degrees 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Regis U accumulate an average of $27,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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435 Total Awards
$6,198 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,018 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University - Billings ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Montana State University - Billings is a public institution located in Billings, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montana State University - Billings is $6,198. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,924. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Montana State University - Billings accumulate an average of $22,018 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Montana State University - Billings Report

#11

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
23 Total Awards
$4,626 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Pueblo Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pueblo Community College is located in Pueblo, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,275. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
1,229 Total Awards
$6,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,130 Avg Student Debt

Dixie State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Dixie State College is a fairly large public school situated in Saint George, Utah. It awarded 1,229 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,074 in tuition and fees if they attend Dixie State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,642. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Dixie State College accumulate an average of $20,130 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 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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