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Nursing Schools in Idaho

1,609 students earned Nursing degrees in Idaho in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Idaho

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,142
Associate Degree 366
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Idaho

There are 17,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Idaho

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $71,680, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Idaho that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

493 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,153. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $6,698. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Lewis - Clark State College will pay a net price of $10,775. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

An average student at NNU will pay a net price of $21,647. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, College of Southern Idaho grads earn an average salary of $30,579.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
534 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,948 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,803 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,627.

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,682. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

Nursing Careers in ID

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $102,830
Nurse Midwives 33% $70,590
Nursing Instructors and Professors 31% $71,130
Registered Nurses 29% $66,780
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $86,160
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $147,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Allied Health Professions 532
Public Health 402
Other Health Professions 333
Health/Medical Admin Services 197
Allied Health Services 185
Health Sciences & Services 143
Dental Support Services 127
Communication Sciences 88

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