Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho

7 Colleges
$24,475 Avg Salary
$17,978 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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 analysis found College of Western Idaho to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public school with a fairly 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.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at College of Western Idaho

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college 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.

Read More…

#3

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

The excellent programs at North Idaho College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Idaho. Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college 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.

Read More…

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lewis - Clark State College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in the small 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.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Lewis - Clark State College

#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Southern Idaho. The school came in at #5 on this year’s 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.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at College of Southern Idaho Report

Northwest Nazarene University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. 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.

Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Northwest Nazarene University

#7

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. ISU is a fairly large public school located in the small 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.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Idaho State University Report

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 6,414
Utah 9,518
Montana 821
Wyoming 341

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.