2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Idaho. With 2,876 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Idaho to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Idaho
The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges.
Top Idaho Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our 2023 rankings named College of Western Idaho the best school in Idaho for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a large student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CWI take out $11,850 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from BYU - I take out $9,111 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Idaho College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from NIC carry an average student debtload of $10,829.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis - Clark State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in the city of Lewiston.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Lewis - Clark State College accumulate an average of around $22,923 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. Located in the town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at College of Southern Idaho take out an average of $10,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Northwest Nazarene University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho ranking. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at NNU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Idaho State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #7 on the list. ISU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pocatello.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from ISU take out $27,381 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 6,414 |
| Utah | 9,518 |
| Montana | 821 |
| Wyoming | 341 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- 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 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).
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