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 Idaho State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among bachelor’s-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 Idaho State University
Median pay of bachelor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,385 | $90,053 | -2% | #190 of 318 | #106 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,033 | $89,887 | +32% | #11 of 187 | #6 | $24,043 |
| Computer Science | $62,829 | $88,888 | -17% | #252 of 349 | #220 | $21,850 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,863 | $73,953 | -17% | #901 of 966 | #875 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,121 | $73,295 | -12% | #281 of 452 | #245 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $62,085 | $71,038 | -6% | #63 of 93 | #48 | $12,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,178 | $69,630 | +2% | #388 of 1176 | #265 | $24,187 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,838 | $65,955 | -7% | #143 of 253 | #139 | $30,361 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,855 | $65,662 | -14% | #604 of 796 | #525 | $24,560 |
| Marketing | $39,605 | $64,480 | -7% | #305 of 516 | #240 | $22,843 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,877 | $62,783 | -8% | #59 of 76 | #55 | $18,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $21,587 | $56,720 | -4% | #143 of 215 | #108 | $17,901 |
| Biology | $27,866 | $52,171 | -9% | #621 of 841 | #526 | $21,041 |
| Social Work | $33,181 | $51,827 | +0% | #209 of 420 | #146 | $33,062 |
| Political Science and Government | $28,617 | $50,233 | -21% | #515 of 565 | #465 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $33,122 | $48,828 | -20% | #132 of 156 | #122 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,475 | $47,655 | -15% | #516 of 660 | #453 | $22,995 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $46,238 | -17% | #68 of 70 | #66 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,629 | $46,205 | -10% | #291 of 345 | #270 | $23,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,105 | $46,189 | -3% | #422 of 680 | #373 | $26,195 |
| Psychology | $25,684 | $46,073 | -9% | #747 of 1027 | #606 | $21,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,082 | $43,444 | -18% | #406 of 476 | #389 | $30,051 |
| History | — | $42,814 | -16% | #406 of 459 | #366 | $27,040 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $38,054 | $42,232 | -23% | #213 of 225 | #204 | $28,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,441 | $40,602 | -16% | #491 of 576 | #455 | $19,462 |
| Anthropology | — | $38,342 | -18% | #171 of 188 | #155 | — |
| Sociology | $27,854 | $32,182 | -39% | #462 of 462 | #462 | $29,592 |
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.
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🏆 Where Idaho State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Room | $3,098 | |
| Board | $4,826 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,210 | $42,320 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,678 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,971 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,797 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,328 |
| $110,001+ | $21,084 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Idaho State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology