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2027 Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools in Idaho

[Social Science Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/social-science-teacher-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value social science teacher education schools.

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• Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools in Idaho

2027 Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools in Idaho

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in social science teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Social Science Teacher Education Schools

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Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

$7,610 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,781 Avg Student Debt

$46,001 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Lewis Clark State College, our #1 best value for social science teacher education in Idaho. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,610, compared with $22,028 for out-of-state students. Social Science Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Early-career social science teacher education graduates make about $44,496. Set against $23,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

$9,048 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,440 Avg Student Debt

$51,658 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in social science teacher education will find it at Boise State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Social Science Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $24,440 in student loans. Social Science Teacher Education graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $49,059 early in their careers. Set against $24,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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