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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho

11 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Idaho to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Idaho.

Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at BYU - I take out an average of $9,111 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at College of Western 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 rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at CWI take out an average of $11,850 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Idaho College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public school with a small student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at NIC take out an average of $10,829 in student loans while working on their egree.

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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 Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. Located in the remote town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from College of Southern Idaho take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

The excellent programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Idaho. ISU is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at ISU take out an average of $27,381 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Boise State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State is a public school with a very large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Boise State take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

College of Eastern Idaho ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. CEI is a small public school located in the small city of Idaho Falls.

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Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #8 on the list. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in the small city of Lewiston.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Lewis - Clark State College carry an average student debt load of $22,923.

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#9

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University of Idaho ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Idaho list. U of I is a large public school located in the distant town of Moscow.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at U of I accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt.

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New Saint Andrews College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the distant town of Moscow, New Saint Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges 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 11 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).

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