2023 best colleges in Idaho

Idaho’s only university until 1963, the University of Idaho lies in the quaint town of Moscow and features high-quality academics and a wide array of extracurricular activities for students. Although higher education options are still limited in Idaho compared to surrounding states, Idaho State University provides students with high-quality healthcare and medical programs and features a Career Path Internship (CPI) program allowing students to gain real-world experience during their education. The first liberal arts college in the state, the College of Idaho, allows students to pursue one major and three minors through its four-year PEAK program.

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#1 in Idaho | #11 in Political Science nationally
Economic score: 1.35

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $6,698

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 1.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $48,027

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $6,747

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 97%
Graduation rate: 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Idaho | #222 in Political Science nationally

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho

Economic score: 5.06

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $17,410

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.7 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $40,649

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $3,087

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: N/A
Graduation rate: 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Idaho | #247 in Political Science nationally
Economic score: 5.49

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,153

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 5.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $39,784

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $1,833

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 83%
Graduation rate: 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Idaho | #378 in Political Science nationally

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

Economic score: 10.95

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,964

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $31,869

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $9,215

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 81%
Graduation rate: 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in Idaho?

Years

3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in Idaho is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in poli sci/government earn in Idaho?

Salary

$44,092

The median bachelor's degree in poli sci/government graduate earns $44,092 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government cost in Idaho?

Net cost

$11,642

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government is $11,642. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.