Best Colleges in Idaho by ROI

Trying to find the best value in Idaho? We ranked all 7 colleges we track here on what graduates actually earn versus what families actually pay, using U.S. Department of Education data. University of Idaho comes out on top at 59/100 - here's how every school compares.

Schools

Avg ROI Score

$18,341

Avg Net Price

Top Score

We scored all 7 Idaho colleges in our dataset from 0 to 100 on one thing: financial return. The state averages 41/100, on an average net price of $18,341 a year after grants and scholarships. The school that does best by your money is University of Idaho at 59/100.

Graduates of University of Idaho earn the most ten years out of any school in the state, a median $54,670. The lightest price tag belongs to Idaho State University at $12,193 a year. The list below ranks every Idaho college we scored by ROI, so you can weigh what you'd pay against what you'd likely earn.

Top 7 Idaho Colleges by ROI Score

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Idaho College ROI: Common Questions

What is the best-value college in Idaho?

University of Idaho has the highest ROI score in Idaho at 59/100, while the lowest net price among Idaho schools we track is $12,193/year at Idaho State University. Rankings are based on net price and median graduate earnings from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

How much does college cost in Idaho?

The average net price across the 7 Idaho colleges in our dataset is $18,341 per year, after grants and scholarships are applied. Actual cost varies widely by family income and institution.

Which Idaho college has the highest graduate earnings?

University of Idaho reports the highest median earnings among Idaho schools we scored, at $54,670 ten years after enrollment. Higher earnings do not always mean better ROI, since cost matters just as much.

How many colleges in Idaho did CampusROI analyze?

$33,140

Completion

32%

Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release