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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Idaho

10 Colleges in Idaho
1,550 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$66,994 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #3 in popularity, nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,550 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Idaho Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Idaho list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Nursing in Idaho

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top Idaho Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
531 Nursing Degrees Awarded
7.2% Growth in Graduates

Boise State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #526 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 531 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Boise State University receive $15,977 more than the standard nursing student.

More information about a degree in nursing from Boise State University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$72,491 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Idaho State University if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. ISU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Pocatello. A Best Colleges rank of #1000 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ISU is a great university overall.

There were about 176 nursing students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Idaho State University make $5,497 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in nursing from Idaho State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$74,471 Median Starting Salary

Northwest Nazarene University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing. NNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Nampa. A Best Colleges rank of #895 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NNU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 90 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NNU in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Northwest Nazarene University receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,476 over the average income of nursing graduates.

More information about a degree in nursing from Northwest Nazarene University

4
NIC crest
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In ID
75 Nursing Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat North Idaho College if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. NIC is a small public college located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene. This college ranks 6th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 75 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NIC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in nursing from North Idaho College

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis - Clark State College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 10th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were approximately 222 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Lewis - Clark State College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $66,573 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Lewis - Clark State College

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$55,891 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #668 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU - I is a great university overall.

There were about 190 nursing students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $55,891.

More information about a degree in nursing from Brigham Young University - Idaho

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
85 Nursing Degrees Awarded
22.4% Growth in Graduates

CEI is a small public college located in the city of Idaho Falls. This college ranks 1899th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 85 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CEI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $55,338.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Eastern Idaho

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$53,583 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 8th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were about 56 nursing students who graduated with this degree at College of Southern Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $53,583.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Southern Idaho

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Nursing Degrees Awarded
17.0% Growth in Graduates

CWI is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Nampa. This college ranks 9th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were approximately 53 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients generally make around $63,319 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Western Idaho

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$67,238 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Boise, Carrington College, Boise is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 72 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College, Boise in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients generally make around $67,238 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Carrington College, Boise

Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Colorado2756,473
Utah26617,481
Montana188743
Wyoming162397

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing1,434
Nursing Practice48
Nursing Administration34
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing34

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Majors Similar to Nursing

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Allied Health Professions736
Public Health361
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services337
Other Health Professions333
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants261
Dental Support Services231
Health Sciences & Services210
Health & Medical Administrative Services193
Medicine145
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions123

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