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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Idaho

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

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Schools in Idaho ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Idaho to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Idaho

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#1

Lewis - Clark State College

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

Our analysis found Lewis - Clark State College to be the best school for nursing students in Idaho.

On average, students take out $26,075 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Lewis - Clark State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,943 during the early years of their career.

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#2

North Idaho College

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Idaho College is a great place for nursing students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,134 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, NIC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,512 during the early year of their career.

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$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Nazarene University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Idaho list.

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.

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#4

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
$42,749 Average Earnings
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boise State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Idaho list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,461 in student loans. 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.After graduating from Boise State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,749 during the early years of their career.

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#5

College of Eastern Idaho

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Eastern Idaho. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Idaho list.

On average, students take out $18,953 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CEI graduates make an average of $46,002 annually.

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#6

College of Western Idaho

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

College of Western Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,009 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CWI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,051 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Idaho State University

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

Idaho State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,404 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, ISU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,640 during the early year of their career.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

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

With a ranking of #8, College of Southern Idaho did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

Degree recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $13,340 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, College of Southern Idaho graduates make an average of $38,411 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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