by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 8 schools across Idaho to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Brigham Young University - Idaho the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Idaho for students working on their associate degree. Located in Rexburg, Idaho, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
Brigham Young University - Idaho has the honor of being ranked #1 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,321.
The quality degree programs at North Idaho College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho. NIC is a small public school situated in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
North Idaho College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,156.
The quality degree programs at College of Southern Idaho helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho. College of Southern Idaho is a public institution located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
College of Southern Idaho has the honor of being ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,700.
The quality degree programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho. CWI is a public institution located in Nampa, Idaho.
Not only is College of Western Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Idaho for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,113.
Out of the 8 associate degree schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis - Clark State College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Lewiston, Idaho, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lewis - Clark State College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,026.
College of Eastern Idaho did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #6. This small public school is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
College of Eastern Idaho has the honor of being ranked #8 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,327.
Idaho State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Pocatello, Idaho, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Idaho State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Idaho for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,331.
Boise State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #8. Boise State is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Boise State University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $19,695.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
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