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Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2023 Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

2 Colleges
$16,724 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$53,119 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked #110 in the country. In fact 11,939 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many 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 that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for programming 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Programming

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Our 2023 rankings named Western Governors University the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees each year.

WGU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Neumont College of Computer Science. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, Neumont is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Neumont are $25,995 a year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $826.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 27
Utah 681
Idaho 30
Montana 21
Wyoming 13

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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