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2023 Best Schools in Idaho

9 Schools Ranked
$38,940 Average Earnings
$21,427 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

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$38,051 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found College of Western Idaho to be the best school for students in Idaho.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,009 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CWI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,051 during the early year of their career.

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$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Schools in Idaho list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,533 in student loans. During the early years of their career, BYU - I graduates make an average of $37,650 annually.

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$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Northwest Nazarene University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Idaho.

Degree recipients from NNU accumulate an average of $30,603 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from NNU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,029 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
$35,943 Average Earnings
$26,075 Avg Student Debt

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 Schools in Idaho list.

On average, students take out $26,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lewis - Clark State College graduates make an average of $35,943 annually.

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#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
$38,989 Average Earnings
$24,511 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Idaho is a great place for students.

On average, students take out $24,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $241 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, U of I graduates make an average of $38,989 annually.

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#6

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
$42,749 Average Earnings
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Boise State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

Degree recipients from Boise State accumulate an average of $26,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $259, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Boise State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,749 during the early year of their career.

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#7

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
$35,512 Average Earnings
$15,134 Avg Student Debt

North Idaho College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Idaho ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,134 in student loans.After graduating from NIC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,512 during the early years of their career.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
$38,411 Average Earnings
$13,340 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

Degree recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $13,340 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $38,411 annually.

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#9

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
$44,640 Average Earnings
$27,404 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Idaho State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

On average, students take out $27,404 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, ISU graduates make an average of $44,640 annually.

Full Idaho State University Report

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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