2027 Best Value Value Schools in Idaho
[Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Idaho
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Idaho, our #1 best value for value in Idaho. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Typical student debt for value graduates is $13,287. Value graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $43,853 early in their careers. Set against $13,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for value. 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. Value graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $60,531. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Boise State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $55,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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