2026 Best Value Business Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Idaho? We have ranked 34 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed 7 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 Business Degree Schools in Idaho
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found College Of Western Idaho to be the best-value Business school 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
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Idaho earned it the #2 place in Idaho. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800. Brigham Young University Idaho Business students take on a median of $13,287 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,406. Set against $13,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
A rank of #3 makes Lewis Clark State College one of the best values in Idaho. Based in Lewiston, ID, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. 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. Lewis Clark State College alumni report median earnings of $46,001 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,781 median debt. Lewis Clark State College has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on Lewis Clark State College
Out of the 7 schools in Idaho in this year's value ranking, University Of Idaho landed the #4 spot. Based in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,670. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about University Of Idaho
Boise State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Business ranking in Idaho. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,658. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Get the full Boise State University report
Idaho State University landed the #6 spot for value in Idaho this year. Set in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Idaho State University
Northwest Nazarene University placed #7 among the best-value Business schools in Idaho. Based in Nampa, ID, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $27,562. Median earnings reach $51,719 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,562 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Northwest Nazarene University report
College Of Massage Therapy placed #8 among the best-value Business schools in Idaho. See the full College Of Massage Therapy profile
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Read the full report on Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg landed the #11 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
Boise Bible College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Boise Bible College
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Nampa profile
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy landed the #14 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read more about Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
Aveda Institute Boise placed #15 among the best-value Business schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Boise
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on Eagle Gate College Boise Campus
Carrington College Boise ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Carrington College Boise
Boise Barber College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Boise Barber College
Aveda Institute Twin Falls ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Aveda Institute Twin Falls report
D And L Academy Of Hair Design ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read more about D And L Academy Of Hair Design
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Provo College Idaho Falls Campus profile
Austin Kade Academy ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Austin Kade Academy
Headmasters School Of Hair Design came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Headmasters School Of Hair Design
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. More on Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology
College Of Southern Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about College Of Southern Idaho
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Idaho
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Paul Mitchell The School Boise landed the #26 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Boise
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #27 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read more about Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
North Idaho College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full North Idaho College report
The College Of Idaho landed the #29 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on The College Of Idaho
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa placed #30 among the best-value Business schools in Idaho. Read more about The Salon Professional Academy Nampa
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
Eastern Idaho Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Eastern Idaho Technical College profile
New Saint Andrews College landed the #33 spot for value in Idaho this year. See the full New Saint Andrews College profile
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
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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 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 · 7 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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