2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Idaho? This list ranks 34 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 30 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Idaho
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is College Of Western Idaho, our #1 Science & Tech school in Idaho. Based in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on College Of Western Idaho
The strong Science & Tech programs at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place in Idaho. Set in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
A rank of #3 makes Northwest Nazarene University one of the top choices in Idaho. Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nampa, ID. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,562. Read the full report on Northwest Nazarene University
Lewis Clark State College came in at #4 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Idaho. Lewis Clark State College is a public school based in Lewiston, ID. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,028. The median Science & Tech program debt is $23,781. See the full Lewis Clark State College profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Idaho, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. University Of Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,844. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Boise State University landed the #6 spot in Idaho this year. Set in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,311. See the full Boise State University profile
North Idaho College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID, North Idaho College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,396, with out-of-state students paying around $8,736. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $14,688. More on North Idaho College
College Of Southern Idaho did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Twin Falls, ID, College Of Southern Idaho is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. The median Science & Tech program debt is $11,175. Get the full College Of Southern Idaho report
Idaho State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Pocatello, ID. Idaho State University graduates 35% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans. Get the full Idaho State University report
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine report
Eastern Idaho Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on Eastern Idaho Technical College
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa landed the #12 spot in Idaho this year. More on Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Paul Mitchell The School Boise did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Headmasters School Of Hair Design came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Get the full Headmasters School Of Hair Design report
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian placed #15 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Get the full Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian report
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus did well this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Eagle Gate College Boise Campus profile
College Of Massage Therapy did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about College Of Massage Therapy
Austin Kade Academy did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Austin Kade Academy
D And L Academy Of Hair Design landed the #19 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about D And L Academy Of Hair Design
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg placed #20 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
Boise Barber College landed the #21 spot in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Boise Barber College
Boise Bible College placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Get the full Boise Bible College report
Aveda Institute Twin Falls placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc report
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
Rest of the Top 15% Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Idaho
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. More on Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
The College Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on The College Of Idaho
Aveda Institute Boise placed #28 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. More on Aveda Institute Boise
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology placed #30 among Science & Tech schools in Idaho. See the full Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology profile
New Saint Andrews College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on New Saint Andrews College
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus landed the #32 spot in Idaho this year. See the full Provo College Idaho Falls Campus profile
Carrington College Boise came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Carrington College Boise report
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full The Salon Professional Academy Nampa profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 30 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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