2023 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Sustainability Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sustainability science was ranked #173 in the country. In fact 3,005 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for sustainability science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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.
Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Sustainability Science
Our analysis found Colorado Mountain College to be the best value school for sustainability science students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Colorado Mountain College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,484 in tuition and fees each year. On average, sustainability science graduates from Colorado Mountain College take out $19,416 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CU Anschutz is a very large public school located in the large city of Denver.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CU Anschutz are $26,376 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CU Anschutz also is in the top 20% of our Best Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Utah. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at U of U are $28,345 per year.
U of U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a great value for sustainability science students. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Colorado State are $31,470 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Colorado State is ranked #5 for overall quality for sustainability science in the Rocky Mountains Region .
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northern Colorado is a great value for sustainability science students. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado are $23,785 per year.
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Utah State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USU are $23,435 a year.
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With a ranking of #7, Regis University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sustainability science students. Regis U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.
Regis U undergraduate students pay an average of $39,610 in tuition and fees each year.
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Montana State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Bozeman.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman are $28,264 per year. After completing their degree, sustainability science graduates from MSU Bozeman carry an average student debtload of $23,937.
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Explore the best sustainability science schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 79 |
| Utah | 59 |
| Montana | 26 |
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Majors Related to Sustainability Science
One of 44 majors within the area of study, sustainability science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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 TonyTheTiger.
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