Best Colleges in Idaho by Salary Potential
Before you enroll, find out what kind of salary you can earn with a bachelor’s degree from these Idaho colleges with the highest-paid graduates.
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Early Career Pay | Mid-Career Pay | % High Meaning | % STEM Degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:1 | School Name: University of Idaho | School Type:Research University, For Sports Fans, State School | Early Career Pay:$63,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$118,800 | % High Meaning:55% | % STEM Degrees:23% |
| Rank:2 | School Name: - Idaho Campus_50px.png) Brigham Young University-Idaho | School Type:Private School, Religious | Early Career Pay:$65,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$115,900 | % High Meaning:64% | % STEM Degrees:14% |
| Rank:3 | School Name: The College of Idaho | School Type:Liberal Arts School, Private School | Early Career Pay:$55,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$102,400 | % High Meaning:49% | % STEM Degrees:18% |
| Rank:4 | School Name:_50px.jpg) Idaho State University | School Type:Research University, For Sports Fans, State School | Early Career Pay:$60,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$100,800 | % High Meaning:69% | % STEM Degrees:10% |
| Rank:5 | School Name: Northwest Nazarene University | School Type:Private School, Religious | Early Career Pay:$57,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$100,700 | % High Meaning:72% | % STEM Degrees:11% |
| Rank:6 | School Name:_50px.png) Boise State University | School Type:Research University, For Sports Fans, State School | Early Career Pay:$62,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$99,800 | % High Meaning:53% | % STEM Degrees:12% |
| Rank:7 | School Name:Lewis-Clark State College | School Type:State School | Early Career Pay:$57,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,200 | % High Meaning:68% | % STEM Degrees:7% |
Of the 11 four-year colleges in Idaho, some of the most well-known are University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University (ISU) and the College of Idaho. Almost every known gem has been found in the Gem State, but the top job types are mostly in healthcare.
The University of Idaho is a college with some of the highest-paid graduates, both at five years after graduation and at 10 years after graduation. The University of Idaho Vandals have enough school spirit, and earning potential, to make up for their relatively small population.
Graduate degrees don’t have a huge impact on how much Idaho college graduates get paid. All the Idaho schools on this list only see a slight increase when Payscale includes salary data for alumni who go on to earn graduate degrees.
Northwest Nazarene University is a small private Christian university in Nampa, Idaho. It may not have the highest paid graduates in Idaho, but it does have a high percentage of students who think their jobs make the world a better place. The school produces a lot of students who go into religious work or social service.