Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at College of Southern Idaho, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 70th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ID wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at College of Southern Idaho
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,503 | $78,033 | -3% | #564 of 962 | #475 | $12,406 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,939 | $65,800 | +1% | #238 of 560 | #211 | $9,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $44,037 | $65,164 | +12% | #39 of 176 | #26 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,479 | $50,579 | +8% | #140 of 426 | #99 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $28,658 | $45,020 | +2% | #349 of 947 | #241 | $7,014 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $44,203 | +10% | #2 of 6 | #2 | — |
| Biology | — | $43,435 | -3% | #29 of 47 | #19 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,368 | $43,288 | -11% | #398 of 547 | #350 | $9,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,109 | +12% | #34 of 160 | #29 | $6,516 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $16,480 | $36,177 | -25% | #11 of 12 | #10 | $7,464 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $35,829 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The College of Southern Idaho Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $375,796
- Avg rent near campus: $1,584/mo — vs ~$278/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 83301 (3.3% cap, Twin Falls)
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🏆 Where College of Southern Idaho Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,560 | $6,840 |
| Room | $2,500 | |
| Board | $3,554 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $15,748 | $18,028 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,067 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,473 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,812 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,915 |
| $110,001+ | $11,171 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from College of Southern Idaho's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology