2025 Best Master's Degrees in Idaho
Are you in Idaho looking for a school where you can earn a master's degree? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering master's degree programs in Idaho.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities in Idaho with graduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end,
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Idaho's Graduate Schools by the Numbers
Master's degree completions at institutions in Idaho have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2023,
students completed 2,417 master's degrees
that were offered by Idaho's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 20% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Master's Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
19:2012
20:2244
21:2222
22:2394
23:2417
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Master's Degrees in Idaho
Franklin University is a top choice for 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 20 master's programs, all 100% online with no GMAT/GRE required.
Master's Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Idaho
There are at least 4 schools offering master's degrees in Idaho, and 4
are private colleges or universities where about 7,510 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 845 master's degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Idaho.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,060
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 616 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services313
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services31
Health Professions and Related Programs128
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies44
Public Administration and Social Service Professions31
Northwest Nazarene University
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$11,408
Accredited
Yes
Northwest Nazarene University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and most programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 212 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
71%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services37
Theology and Religious Vocations15
Public Administration and Social Service Professions36
Health Professions and Related Programs69
New Saint Andrews College
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$10,480
Accredited
Yes
New Saint Andrews College is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 9 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
22%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$22,975
Accredited
Yes
The College of Idaho is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 8 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Master's Degrees in Idaho
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there are 3
public colleges located in Idaho offering master's programs. About 30,929 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 2,188 master's degrees were completed at public colleges in Idaho.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$11,268
Accredited
Yes
Idaho State University is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 587 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
58%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services102
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linquistics35
Mathematics and Statistics2
Health Professions and Related Programs229
Natural Resources and Conservation1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions34
English Language and Literature/Letters7
Visual and Performing Arts1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs9
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$10,548
Accredited
Yes
University of Idaho is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 573 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
66%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services20
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields17
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology6
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians8
Natural Resources and Conservation121
English Language and Literature/Letters12
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services15
Visual and Performing Arts55
Architecture and Related Servies42
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5
Mathematics and Statistics8
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences6
Health Professions and Related Programs28
Public Administration and Social Service Professions22
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$10,486
Accredited
Yes
Boise State University is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers master's degree programs in Idaho. Most of the students are
of traditional age and some programs completed were offered
online. In 2023, 1028 master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2023
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
65%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Master's Completions by Program Area
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services16
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services298
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology18
Public Administration and Social Service Professions280
English Language and Literature/Letters25
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services20
Visual and Performing Arts5
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences35
Mathematics and Statistics12
Health Professions and Related Programs71
Affordable Master's Degrees in Idaho
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a master's degree in Idaho? According to graduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Idaho
nonprofit schools is $14,231. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Idaho is N/A.
Nonprofit Graduate School
For-Profit Graduate School
Accredited
Colleges Offering Master's Degrees in Idaho
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a master's 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.
Accredited Nonprofit Graduate Schools Serving Idaho
- Franklin University
- New Saint Andrews College
- The College of Idaho
- Northwest Nazarene University
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