2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Idaho
[Elementary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/elementary-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong elementary education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for elementary education students.
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2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Idaho
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Elementary Education Schools
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Idaho, our #1 best value for elementary education in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $15,335. Elementary Education graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $41,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,335 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
College Of Western Idaho came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $10,626 in student loans. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $40,963.
Idaho State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in elementary education, landing the #3 spot this year. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $26,486. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $43,105. Set against $26,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for elementary education. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $48,164. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
A rank of #5 makes Lewis Clark State College one of the best values for elementary education. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, with out-of-state students paying around $22,028. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $27,988 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Lewis Clark State College generally make around $40,305. Set against $27,988 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $42,237. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
Northwest Nazarene University placed #7 among the best values for elementary education. Located in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,824. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Northwest Nazarene University generally make around $40,450. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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