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2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho

5 Schools Ranked
$5,723 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,286 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Idaho to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,086 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found College of Western Idaho to be the best school for students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Idaho.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,086 in student loans.

Online courses are available at CWI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full College of Western Idaho Report

#2

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
$4,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,488 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Idaho College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NIC is $4,960. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,736. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,488 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NIC. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full North Idaho College Report

#3

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
$7,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,493 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Idaho State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ISU is $7,872. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,326. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,493 in student loans.

ISU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lewis - Clark State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Idaho list.

Lewis - Clark State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
$14,388 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 5 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Idaho landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,388 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. During the 2019-2020 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 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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