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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Idaho

10 Colleges in Idaho
1,609 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$68,792 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #3 in popularity, nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,609 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Idaho Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Idaho list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Nursing in Idaho

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top Idaho Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
493 Nursing Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Boise State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #526 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were about 493 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Boise State University earn $14,179 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from Boise State University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
197 Nursing Degrees Awarded
7.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Idaho State University if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. ISU is a large public university located in the city of Pocatello. A Best Colleges rank of #1000 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ISU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 197 nursing students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Idaho State University get an earnings boost of approximately $3,699 above the average earnings of nursing majors.

More information about a degree in nursing from Idaho State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Nursing Degrees Awarded
18.8% Growth in Graduates

Northwest Nazarene University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in nursing. NNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Nampa. A Best Colleges rank of #895 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NNU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 96 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NNU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Northwest Nazarene University earn $5,678 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from Northwest Nazarene University

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North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In ID
64 Nursing Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat North Idaho College if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. NIC is a small public college located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene. This college ranks 6th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 64 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NIC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in nursing from North Idaho College

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
212 Nursing Degrees Awarded
20.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Lewiston, Lewis - Clark State College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 10th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 212 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Lewis - Clark State College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $66,573 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Lewis - Clark State College

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
276 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$55,891 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #668 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU - I is a great university overall.

There were approximately 276 nursing students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $55,891.

More information about a degree in nursing from Brigham Young University - Idaho

7
CEI crest
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Nursing Degrees Awarded
18.2% Growth in Graduates

CEI is a small public college located in the city of Idaho Falls. This college ranks 1899th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were approximately 66 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CEI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $55,338.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Eastern Idaho

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Nursing Degrees Awarded
20.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 8th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 82 nursing students who graduated with this degree at College of Southern Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $53,583.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Southern Idaho

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$63,319 Median Starting Salary

CWI is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Nampa. This college ranks 9th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 44 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, nursing degree recipients usually make around $63,319 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Western Idaho

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Carrington College, Boise is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 79 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College, Boise in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients generally make an average of $67,238 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Carrington College, Boise


 

Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 6,473
Utah 266 17,481
Montana 188 743
Wyoming 162 397

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 1,508
Nursing Practice 40
Nursing Administration 32
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 29

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Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health Professions 634
Public Health 405
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 351
Other Health Professions 333
Dental Support Services 237
Health & Medical Administrative Services 233
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 205
Health Sciences & Services 144
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 119
Communication Sciences 88

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