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2025 Best Psychology Schools in Idaho

6 Colleges in Idaho
801 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$40,723 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in psychology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #8 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Idaho to determine which ones were the best for psychology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 801 degrees in psychology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Psychology School

Best Psychology Schools in Idaho The psychology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Psychology rankings. For our Best Overall Psychology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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

Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Psychology Schools in Idaho list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Psychology 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 psychology degree levels they offer.

Top Idaho Schools in Psychology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$28,289 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in psychology has to take a look at University of Idaho. U of I is a fairly large public university located in the town of Moscow. A Best Colleges rank of #845 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.

There were about 149 psychology students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent data year. After graduation, psychology degree recipients usually earn an average of $28,289 in the first five years of their career.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
193 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$30,865 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Boise State University if you wish to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 193 psychology students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $30,865 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in psychology from Boise State University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$25,684 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in psychology has to take a look at Idaho State University. ISU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Pocatello. A Best Colleges rank of #1240 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ISU is a great university overall.

There were about 108 psychology students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $25,684 in the first couple years of working.

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The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,904 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat The College of Idaho if you want to pursue a degree in psychology. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Caldwell, The College of Idaho is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 1399th out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were approximately 30 psychology students who graduated with this degree at The College of Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the psychology program state that they receive average early career income of $34,904.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
219 Psychology Degrees Awarded
$27,342 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were approximately 219 psychology students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the psychology program make around $27,342 for their early career.

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

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In ID
39 Psychology Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 10 colleges for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were roughly 39 psychology students who graduated with this degree at CWI in the most recent data year.

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

Best Psychology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 3,386
Utah 37 1,941
Montana 36 365
Wyoming 32 266

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Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 764
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 35
Child Development & Psychology 2

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