2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Idaho
[General Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/general-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general studies students.
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2027 Best Value General Studies Schools in Idaho
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Studies Schools
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. General Studies graduates carry a median of $9,289 in student loans. Early-career general studies graduates make about $25,104. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general studies will find it at North Idaho College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,396 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Typical student debt for general studies graduates is $10,114. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from North Idaho College generally make around $27,940. Set against $10,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Idaho State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Students borrow a median of $26,966 to complete the general studies program here. Early-career general studies graduates make about $29,433. That is a strong return on a $26,966 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general studies will find it at University Of Idaho, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. General Studies graduates carry a median of $26,209 in student loans. General Studies graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $33,620 early in their careers. Set against $26,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis Clark State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. Students borrow a median of $22,099 to complete the general studies program here. Early-career general studies graduates make about $44,496. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,824. General Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Studies graduates of Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $25,923 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Northwest Nazarene University admits about 65% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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