2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Idaho
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong engineering education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering schools.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Schools
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800. Engineering graduates carry a median of $14,103 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $72,982 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,103 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
College Of Western Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $12,497. Engineering graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of $40,963 early in their careers.
North Idaho College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $8,736. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $14,688. Engineering graduates of North Idaho College earn a median of $49,489 early in their careers. Set against $14,688 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in engineering will find it at Idaho State University, which ranked #4. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Engineering graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $66,385 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for engineering. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $23,774. Engineering graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $73,439 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University earned the #6 position for value in engineering this year. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Students borrow a median of $29,430 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $69,309 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,430 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Northwest Nazarene University landed the #7 spot for engineering value this year. Located in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,824 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $27,562. Engineering graduates of Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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