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2026 Best Science Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

11 Colleges in the United States
268 Science Education Degrees Awarded
$51,810 Avg Early-Career Salary

Science Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their science education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for science education students.

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Best Schools for Science Education in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall science education education in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top Schools in Science Education

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Leading the list is Montana State University, our #1 school for science education. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Montana State University awarded about 36 science education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science education degree from Montana State University earn around $51,732 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in science education from Montana State University

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science education, ranking #2. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 232 science education degrees were awarded at Western Governors University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $51,888. Western Governors University graduates carry a median of $25,145 in student loans. Get the full science education details for Western Governors University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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