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2023 Best Business Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

$42,590 Average Earnings
$23,061 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Business Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
$72,191 Average Earnings
$26,133 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Colorado School of Mines the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for business students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,133 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $549, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Mines graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $72,191 during the early year of their career.

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$46,470 Average Earnings
$14,534 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $14,534 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BYU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,470 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
$59,059 Average Earnings
$31,798 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 46 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,798 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,059 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Rocky Mountains Region .

Degree recipients from WGU accumulate an average of $26,218 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from WGU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,838 during the early years of their career.

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#5

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
$48,893 Average Earnings
$20,697 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Boulder. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,697 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $566 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from CU - Boulder, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,893 during the early years of their career.

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$45,865 Average Earnings
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list.

Degree recipients from Colorado State accumulate an average of $23,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $397, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Colorado State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,865 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$36,174 Average Earnings
$20,922 Avg Student Debt

Front Range Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list.

On average, students take out $20,922 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, FRCC graduates make an average of $36,174 annually.

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$43,719 Average Earnings
$20,616 Avg Student Debt

Utah Valley University landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $20,616 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from UVU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,719 during the early years of their career.

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#9

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$38,051 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $15,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CWI graduates make an average of $38,051 annually.

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#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$51,388 Average Earnings
$22,086 Avg Student Debt

University of Utah ranked #10 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,086 in student loans.After graduating from U of U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,388 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Utah Report

#11

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
$58,249 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

Westminster College Utah ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $23,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Westminster College Salt Lake graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,249 during the early year of their career.

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$56,691 Average Earnings
$28,012 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $28,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $251 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, CU Anschutz graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,691 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$42,623 Average Earnings
$18,083 Avg Student Debt

Utah State University landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $18,083 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from USU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,623 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$31,856 Average Earnings
$14,776 Avg Student Debt

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $14,776 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from PPCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,856 during the early years of their career.

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$49,482 Average Earnings
$36,481 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,481 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $170. During the early years of their career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs graduates make an average of $49,482 annually.

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#16

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$51,736 Average Earnings
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

University of Denver landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from DU accumulate an average of $25,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $579. During the early years of their career, DU graduates make an average of $51,736 annually.

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#17

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
$50,717 Average Earnings
$15,916 Avg Student Debt

Laramie County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.

Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $15,916 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, LCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,717 during the early year of their career.

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$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

Brigham Young University - Idaho ranked #18 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $15,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BYU - I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,650 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
$46,655 Average Earnings
$21,703 Avg Student Debt

Weber State University ranked #19 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,703 in student loans. During the early years of their career, WSU graduates make an average of $46,655 annually.

Full Weber State University Report

#20

DeVry University - Colorado

Westminster, Colorado
$48,823 Average Earnings
$41,814 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Colorado came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,814 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $163, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, DeVry University - Colorado graduates make an average of $48,823 annually.

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#21

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
$40,180 Average Earnings
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

University of Northern Colorado did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,336 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $281. During the early years of their career, University of Northern Colorado graduates make an average of $40,180 annually.

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#22

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
$36,151 Average Earnings
$13,438 Avg Student Debt

Salt Lake Community College landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,438 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Salt Lake Community College graduates make an average of $36,151 annually.

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#23

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$53,795 Average Earnings
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

Regis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #23 on the list.

Degree recipients from Regis U accumulate an average of $32,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $373. Once they receive their degree, Regis U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,795 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
$33,212 Average Earnings
$23,566 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Carroll College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $23,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Carroll Montana graduates make an average of $33,212 annually.

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#25

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
$42,198 Average Earnings
$24,435 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #25 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $305, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, MSU Bozeman graduates make an average of $42,198 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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