Guide to Idaho Colleges & Universities
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Idaho's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Idaho have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 23,238 that were offered by Idaho's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 14% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Idaho
There are at least 7 schools offering degrees in Idaho, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 50,536 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 10,972 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 6,883 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Idaho. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Brigham Young University-Idaho is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brigham Young University-Idaho. In 2022, 6,226 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,895 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
43,532
Completions By Degree
8,121
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Boise Bible College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Boise Bible College. In 2022, 12 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
88
Completions By Degree
19
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Saint Andrews College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at New Saint Andrews College. In 2022, 30 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 7 associate degrees, 10 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
182
Completions By Degree
47
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The College of Idaho is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The College of Idaho. In 2022, 275 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,118
Completions By Degree
286
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Nazarene University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northwest Nazarene University. In 2022, 293 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 223 master's degrees, and 17 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,172
Completions By Degree
534
Est. Online Degree Availability
51%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2022, 145 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
145
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Idaho
There are 5 four-year public colleges located in Idaho. About 36,769 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 12,041 degrees were completed at public colleges in Idaho. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lewis-Clark State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lewis-Clark State College. In 2022, 580 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 204 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,441
Completions By Degree
784
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Idaho is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Idaho. In 2022, 1,712 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 531 master's degrees, and 267 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,861
Completions By Degree
2,510
Est. Online Degree Availability
24%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Idaho State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Idaho State University. In 2022, 1,124 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 529 associate degrees, 556 master's degrees, and 196 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,842
Completions By Degree
2,405
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Southern Idaho is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at College of Southern Idaho. In 2022, 1,011 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 3 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,550
Completions By Degree
1,014
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Boise State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Boise State University. In 2022, 4,080 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 127 associate degrees, 1,063 master's degrees, and 58 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
17,075
Completions By Degree
5,328
Est. Online Degree Availability
39%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Idaho
There are 3 community colleges in Idaho where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 10,605 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Idaho, and about 2,045 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Idaho College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,018
Completions By Degree
729
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Western Idaho is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,261
Completions By Degree
1,040
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Eastern Idaho is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,326
Completions By Degree
276
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Idaho
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Idaho? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Idaho's 4-year nonprofit schools is $13,073. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Idaho is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $3,286.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Idaho
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Idaho is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Idaho here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- New Saint Andrews College
- Boise Bible College
- Boise State University
- Idaho State University
- University of Idaho
- The College of Idaho
- Lewis-Clark State College
- Northwest Nazarene University
- Brigham Young University-Idaho
- College of Southern Idaho
- North Idaho College
- College of Western Idaho
- College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Idaho? What's the Idaho job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 1,173,421 jobs in Idaho. From 2021-2022, job growth in Idaho was below the national average, at 3.7%. There were 166,521 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Idaho do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $19.31.