2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Idaho? This list ranks 34 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 9 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Idaho
Explore the best-value schools below:
College Of Western Idaho earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking 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
You'll get strong value at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Brigham Young University Idaho alumni report median earnings of $53,406 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,287 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Southern Idaho earned it the #3 place in Idaho. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,916 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt. Get the full College Of Southern Idaho report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Idaho College earned it the #4 place in Idaho. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,081. Set against $14,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on North Idaho College
Lewis Clark State College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Science & Tech ranking in Idaho. Lewis Clark State College is a public school based in Lewiston, ID. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,001. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lewis Clark State College admits about 88% of applicants. See the full Lewis Clark State College profile
University Of Idaho came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,670. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Boise State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,658 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,311 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants. See the full Boise State University profile
Idaho State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Pocatello, ID. 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. Idaho State University alumni report median earnings of $45,608 a decade after entry. Set against $24,640 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Idaho State University report
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nampa, ID. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,562. Median earnings reach $51,719 ten years out. Set against $27,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwest Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 65%. Read the full report on Northwest Nazarene University
Headmasters School Of Hair Design offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full Headmasters School Of Hair Design report
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy landed the #11 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
D And L Academy Of Hair Design ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read more about D And L Academy Of Hair Design
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Provo College Idaho Falls Campus profile
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg landed the #14 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
The College Of Idaho came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. More on The College Of Idaho
College Of Massage Therapy landed the #16 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read more about College Of Massage Therapy
Paul Mitchell The School Boise ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. See the full Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology profile
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #19 spot for value in Idaho this year. Get the full Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine report
Eastern Idaho Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Eastern Idaho Technical College
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Eagle Gate College Boise Campus profile
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa landed the #23 spot for value in Idaho this year. See the full The Salon Professional Academy Nampa profile
Austin Kade Academy came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Austin Kade Academy
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc placed #25 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Get the full Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc report
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Idaho
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
New Saint Andrews College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on New Saint Andrews College
Boise Bible College placed #27 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Idaho. Get the full Boise Bible College report
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian report
Carrington College Boise came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Carrington College Boise report
Boise Barber College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Boise Barber College
Aveda Institute Twin Falls ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Aveda Institute Boise offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on Aveda Institute Boise
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 9 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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