by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Idaho State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Idaho State University landed the #1,027 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Idaho, ISU came in at #4.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, ISU came in at #1,027.In addition, ISU took the #4 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Idaho.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingISU ranked #1,027 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. ISU also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Idaho.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, ISU took the #1,027 spot out of 4,630 schools. ISU also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Schools in Idaho.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,227 graduate students decided that Idaho State University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 62.8% of the total graduate students at ISU are women and 37.2% are men.
Of all the graduate students at ISU, around 18.0% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at ISU. Around 6.6% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at ISU who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,504.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at ISU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $97,600.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at ISU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $80,165.
After earning their professional degree from ISU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $145,463.
After earning their post-master’s certificate from ISU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $95,690.
The graduate programs at ISU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $145,463 |
| Allied Health Professions | $128,112 |
| Nursing | $106,963 |
| Business Administration & Management | $102,071 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $82,198 |
| Accounting | $80,415 |
| Communication Sciences | $71,267 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $66,733 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $64,680 |
| Educational Administration | $58,148 |
Located in Pocatello, Idaho, Idaho State University is a public institution.The location of ISU is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of Idaho State University.
Contact details for ISU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209 |
| Phone: | 208-282-2700 |
| Website: | www.isu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/idahostateu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/idahostateu |
58.1% of the graduate students at ISU took at least one online course.Roughly 34.0% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 7 | — |
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Engineering Science | 5 | — |
| General Biology | 1 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 | $66,733 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | — |
| Physics | 1 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Idaho State University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 4 | — |
| General English Literature | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 | — |
| Gerontology | 2 | — |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 14 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 20 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 76 | $145,463 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 45 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Idaho State University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 | — |
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
| Romance Languages | 17 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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