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Best Schools in Idaho

2023 Best Schools in Idaho

9 Schools Ranked
$44,270 Average Earnings
$22,827 Avg Student Debt

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Schools in Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Idaho to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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Top Schools in Idaho

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#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
1,491 Total Awards
$40,963 Average Earnings
$10,257 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named College of Western Idaho the best school in Idaho for students working on their degree. CWI is a public institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,491 degrees in .

Degree recipients from CWI accumulate an average of $10,257 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CWI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,963 during the early year of their career.

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8,589 Total Awards
$43,853 Average Earnings
$10,597 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 9 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Rexburg, Idaho, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 8,589 degrees in .

On average, students take out $10,597 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, BYU - I graduates make an average of $43,853 annually.

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528 Total Awards
$50,330 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Nazarene University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Schools in Idaho list. Northwest Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Nampa, Idaho that handed out 528 degrees in .

Once they receive their degree, NNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,330 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
952 Total Awards
$44,496 Average Earnings
$21,250 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Lewis - Clark State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Idaho. Lewis - Clark State College is located in Lewiston, Idaho and has a small student population. In , this school awarded 952 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $21,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Lewis - Clark State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,496 during the early year of their career.

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#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
2,563 Total Awards
$43,246 Average Earnings
$31,914 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Idaho helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Idaho. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,563 degrees in .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,914 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, U of I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,246 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
6,014 Total Awards
$49,059 Average Earnings
$29,022 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,014 degrees in .

On average, students take out $29,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Boise State graduates make an average of $49,059 annually.

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#7

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
1,523 Total Awards
$49,489 Average Earnings

North Idaho College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs. North Idaho College is a small public school located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that handed out 1,523 degrees in .

During the early years of their career, NIC graduates make an average of $49,489 annually.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
1,270 Total Awards
$39,099 Average Earnings
$9,774 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Idaho ranking. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,270 degrees in .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,774 in student loans. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $39,099 annually.

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#9

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
2,960 Total Awards
$51,446 Average Earnings
$15,943 Avg Student Debt

Idaho State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Schools in Idaho list. ISU is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,960 degrees in .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,943 in student loans. During the early years of their career, ISU graduates make an average of $51,446 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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