2026 Best Business Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Idaho? We have ranked 34 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed 30 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Idaho
Explore the leading schools below:
College Of Western Idaho tops our 2026 ranking of the best Business degree schools in Idaho. College Of Western Idaho is a public school based in Nampa, ID. Students from in state pay about $3,446 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete their Business program here. More on College Of Western Idaho
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on this year's Business ranking in Idaho. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800. Brigham Young University Idaho Business students take on a median of $13,287 in debt. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
The strong Business programs at University Of Idaho earned it the #3 place in Idaho. Based in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. University Of Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Read more about University Of Idaho
The strong Business programs at Northwest Nazarene University earned it the #4 place in Idaho. Based in Nampa, ID, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $27,562. Get the full Northwest Nazarene University report
The strong Business programs at Boise State University earned it the #5 place in Idaho. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Boise State University report
Lewis Clark State College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Lewiston, ID, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Lewis Clark State College Business students take on a median of $23,781 in debt. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College
Idaho State University placed #7 among Business schools in Idaho. Set in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. About 35% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans. More on Idaho State University
North Idaho College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full North Idaho College report
Austin Kade Academy did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on Austin Kade Academy
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa placed #10 among Business schools in Idaho. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Nampa profile
Aveda Institute Twin Falls placed #11 among Business schools in Idaho. Get the full Aveda Institute Twin Falls report
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus landed the #12 spot in Idaho this year. See the full Provo College Idaho Falls Campus profile
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
College Of Southern Idaho placed #14 among Business schools in Idaho. Read more about College Of Southern Idaho
D And L Academy Of Hair Design ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about D And L Academy Of Hair Design
Headmasters School Of Hair Design placed #16 among Business schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Headmasters School Of Hair Design
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy placed #19 among Business schools in Idaho. Read more about Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian landed the #20 spot in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
The College Of Idaho came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on The College Of Idaho
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Eagle Gate College Boise Campus
Paul Mitchell The School Boise landed the #24 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Boise
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
Rest of the Top 15% Best Business Degree Schools in Idaho
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Boise Bible College landed the #26 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Boise Bible College
Carrington College Boise placed #27 among Business schools in Idaho. More on Carrington College Boise
Boise Barber College did well this year, earning the #28 position. More on Boise Barber College
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg landed the #29 spot in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
Eastern Idaho Technical College placed #30 among Business schools in Idaho. See the full Eastern Idaho Technical College profile
New Saint Andrews College placed #31 among Business schools in Idaho. See the full New Saint Andrews College profile
Aveda Institute Boise landed the #32 spot in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Boise
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa placed #33 among Business schools in Idaho. Read more about The Salon Professional Academy Nampa
College Of Massage Therapy landed the #34 spot in Idaho this year. See the full College Of Massage Therapy profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 30 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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