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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Idaho

15 Colleges
$47,296 Avg Salary
$21,366 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was the most popular one in Idaho. In total, 3,965 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Idaho.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in Idaho to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges.

Our analysis found Boise State University to be the most popular school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Boise State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from Boise State take out $24,784 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $276.

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#2

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Out of the 15 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Idaho State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. ISU is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from ISU carry an average student debt load of $26,085.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Idaho list. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $13,286 in student debt.

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#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Idaho. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Idaho list. Located in the remote town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, health professions graduates from College of Southern Idaho take out $14,751 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carrington College, Boise is a great place for health professions students. Located in the city of Boise, Carrington College, Boise is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Health Professions majors at Carrington College, Boise take out an average of $19,126 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Lewis - Clark State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in the city of Lewiston.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Lewis - Clark State College accumulate an average of around $23,270 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public school with a large student population.

Health Professions majors at CWI take out an average of $16,385 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

With a ranking of #8, North Idaho College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college with a small student population.

Health Professions majors at NIC take out an average of $16,350 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

College of Eastern Idaho came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Idaho ranking. CEI is a small public school located in the city of Idaho Falls.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at CEI accumulate an average of around $20,068 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #10, Northwest Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Nampa.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at NNU take out is $32,410.

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Best Health Professions Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 11,178
Utah 26,190
Montana 1,968
Wyoming 961

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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