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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Idaho

6 Schools Ranked
$5,411 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,327 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Idaho ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Idaho to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for nursing 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

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
1,011 Total Awards
$10,040 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found College of Southern Idaho to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Idaho. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,011 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $10,040 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

One thing to take note of is that College of Southern Idaho does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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161 Total Awards
$24,434 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Carrington College, Boise. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Idaho list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Boise, Idaho, and it awarded 161 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,434 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Boise. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Carrington College, Boise Report

#3

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
276 Total Awards
$4,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,077 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of Eastern Idaho is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school awarded 276 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,390 in tuition and fees if they attend CEI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,750. Associate Degree recipients from CEI accumulate an average of $14,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

CEI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
729 Total Awards
$4,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,435 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, North Idaho College landed the # 4 spot on the list. North Idaho College is a small public school located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that handed out 729 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees if they attend NIC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,736. Associate Degree recipients from NIC accumulate an average of $11,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NIC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
1,040 Total Awards
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,967 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Western Idaho is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. CWI is a public institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,040 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from CWI accumulate an average of $10,967 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

CWI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
529 Total Awards
$7,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,532 Avg Student Debt

Idaho State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. ISU is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 529 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $7,958 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ISU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,936. On average, associate degree students take out $22,532 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at ISU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Idaho State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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