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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of December 2021, Idaho has roughly 910,000 employed residents in the labor force. This number has increased steadily by roughly 2,000 each month. The number of unemployed Idaho workers has steadily decreased, and it was at its lowest at that time of 2.4%, with 22,000 people looking for work as of December 2021. This rate was well under the national unemployment rate of 4%. Also, according to the BLS, most industries in Idaho have either seen employment growth or it have remained steady, which means they have neither added nor lost jobs in those industries. The two exceptions to this are Professional and Business services, which lost 1.7% of its workforce, and Professional and Business Services, which dropped 3.4% of its workforce. Overall, however, Idaho’s new job numbers are 1.2% higher in 2021 than in 2020, but still slightly below the number of jobs added in 2019.

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Online Higher Education in Idaho

  • How much is college tuition in Idaho?
    This varies depending on the school. For undergraduates, the College of Idaho has tuition and fees totaling $32,855. Meanwhile, at Brigham Young University – tuition is $4,300 per year. The average tuition cost in Idaho is $6,278 for Idaho residents and $18,396 for out-of-state students. Graduate programs also have a wide range. The University of Idaho charges $27,540, while New Saint Andrews College has tuition and fees costing $13,550.
  • How many students are enrolled at colleges and universities in Idaho?
    As of the 2020-2021 academic school year, there were 125,323 students Idahoans attending colleges. The vast majority (116,126) are undergraduate students, with the remaining 9,197 students being enrolled in graduate programs. There is almost an equal amount of students attending full-time (62,876) and part-time (62,447), and the majority of all students are female (73,112).

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  • How many students attend online classes?
    For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42,276 students attended classes exclusively online and another 45,602 attended both on-campus and online courses.
  • What are some of the most popular degrees to get online?
    Some of the more popular programs include Accounting, Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, and Information Technology.

Our School Rankings Methodology

We use a particular set of criteria when creating our rankings. Some of the factors we consider include:

  • Admission Rate:
    This rate shows how competitive a school actually is. High admission rates mean it’s easier to be accepted, while a lower rate means the school is more selective of its students.
  • Graduation Rate:
    We check the length of time students need to complete programs and whether that timeframe is within the standard four to six years for an undergraduate degree.
  • Net Price:
    This is the total amount a student will have come out of pocket to pay for their education. This amount is the balance of tuition and fees after grants, scholarships, and work study credits have been applied.
  • Online Availability:
    Whether courses and programs can be completed online either partially or completely is considered.
  • Retention Rate:
    We evaluate how many students return after their first year of classes.
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
    The smaller the ratio, the smaller the classes, and the greater chance for instructor interaction. Some students prefer smaller classes, while other students prefer larger ones, and a higher student-to-faculty ratio indicates which you’ll find.

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What are the Best Online Associate & Community College Programs in Idaho?

Best Online Community College Programs in Idaho
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Choosing the proper school and program at a community college requires examining several factors. First, a student needs to determine whether they want to attend an online program and, if so, what type. Some online programs require a student to attend online classes at set times during the week, while other have prerecorded courses or are completely discussion board based. Once that has been determined, students can use our rankings to find the best community college and program to fit their needs. Our rankings take some of the worry out of the choice because they include information regarding accreditation, which controls whether credits from the school would transfer to other schools and if you’ll have access to federal financial aid, and a listing of programs offered.

College of Eastern Idaho
College Type
2-year, Public		 Student Population
1,595		 Graduation Rate
56%		 Net Price
$6,507		 Grads Salary
$34,500
College of Southern Idaho
College Type
4-year, primarily associate's, Public		 Student Population
7,321		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$5,695		 Grads Salary
$34,900

What are the Best Online Universities & College Programs in Idaho?

Best Online Colleges In Idaho
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Choosing to strive for a degree is both an exciting and stressful experience. Whether you’re a soon-to-be high school graduate or have been in the workforce and want to boost your career options or choose a new career entirely, choosing the right school is an important decision. Our rankings are created to take some of the stress out of making these important decisions. You can evaluate schools in Idaho or in other states and look for schools and programs that meet your needs. After reviewing our rankings, you will be ready to reach out to the schools that you are most interested in, knowing you’ve done your homework. And just like that, your first assignment is complete.

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Brigham Young University-Idaho
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
44,481		 Graduation Rate
56%		 Net Price
$6,871		 Grads Salary
$64,000
University of Idaho
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
10,791		 Graduation Rate
59%		 Net Price
$14,929		 Grads Salary
$70,000
Boise State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
24,069		 Graduation Rate
55%		 Net Price
$14,190		 Grads Salary
$65,000
Idaho State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
11,766		 Graduation Rate
34%		 Net Price
$12,999		 Grads Salary
$71,000
New Saint Andrews College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
194		 Graduation Rate
69%		 Net Price
$14,770		 Grads Salary
$51,000
Northwest Nazarene University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
2,109		 Graduation Rate
62%		 Net Price
$21,616		 Grads Salary
$64,600
Lewis-Clark State College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
3,856		 Graduation Rate
36%		 Net Price
$10,957		 Grads Salary
$59,000

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