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2026 Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2 Colleges in the United States
52 Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
$46,328 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for natural sciences students.

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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in the Rocky Mountains Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the natural sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Natural Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Colorado State University Fort Collins this year for natural sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 natural sciences students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Students who receive their natural sciences degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $51,693 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. More information about a degree in natural sciences from Colorado State University Fort Collins

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College Of Western Idaho is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in natural sciences, ranking #2. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. About 16 natural sciences degrees were awarded at College Of Western Idaho in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete this degree. See the full natural sciences program report for College Of Western Idaho

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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