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2023 Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho

11 Schools Ranked
$38,940 Average Earnings
$21,427 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Idaho to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
1,460 Total Awards
$42,749 Average Earnings
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Boise State University the most popular school in Idaho for business students working on their degree. Located in Boise, Idaho, the large public school handed out 1,460 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,461 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $259 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Boise State graduates make an average of $42,749 annually. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,356 Total Awards
$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho list. BYU - I is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Rexburg, Idaho. It awarded 1,356 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from BYU - I accumulate an average of $15,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, BYU - I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,650 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

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#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
408 Total Awards
$38,989 Average Earnings
$24,511 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Idaho. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho list. Located in Moscow, Idaho, the fairly large public school handed out 408 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from U of I accumulate an average of $24,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $241. Once they receive their degree, U of I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,989 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

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#4

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
369 Total Awards
$44,640 Average Earnings
$27,404 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Idaho State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. ISU is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 369 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,404 in student loans.After graduating from ISU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,640 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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#5

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
134 Total Awards
$35,943 Average Earnings
$26,075 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Lewis - Clark State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Idaho. Lewis - Clark State College is a public institution located in Lewiston, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 134 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lewis - Clark State College graduates make an average of $35,943 annually. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
133 Total Awards
$38,051 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

College of Western Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the fairly large public school handed out 133 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CWI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,051 during the early year of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
121 Total Awards
$38,411 Average Earnings
$13,340 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school handed out 121 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,340 in student loans. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $38,411 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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#8

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
110 Total Awards
$35,512 Average Earnings
$15,134 Avg Student Debt

North Idaho College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,134 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NIC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,512 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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101 Total Awards
$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Nazarene University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho ranking. NNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 101 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $30,603 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,029 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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#10

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho
57 Total Awards
$26,991 Average Earnings
$23,254 Avg Student Debt

The College of Idaho ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho list. The College of Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution located in Caldwell, Idaho. The school has a small population, and it awarded 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,254 in student loans. During the early years of their career, The College of Idaho graduates make an average of $26,991 annually. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
28 Total Awards
$46,002 Average Earnings
$18,953 Avg Student Debt

College of Eastern Idaho came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Idaho ranking. This small public school is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and it awarded 28 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from CEI accumulate an average of $18,953 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CEI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,002 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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