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Best Value Biology Colleges in Idaho

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Brigham Young University-Idaho stands out among Idaho's biology programs with the lowest net cost at $7,131 and highest graduate earnings at $28,719. This creates an unusual value proposition where the most affordable option also delivers the strongest financial returns. With Idaho's growing biotech sector led by companies like Micron Technology, biology graduates find opportunities in both traditional life sciences and emerging biotechnology fields that support the state's tech economy.
7
Programs
$7,131 – $25,537
Net Price Range
$26,069
Avg. Program Earnings
55.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,131 $28,719 $4,656 55.1% 95.6%
2 $13,782 $27,295 $8,816 60.9% 73.9%
3 $17,324 $25,580 $8,356 38.3%
4 $19,182 $26,558 $8,782 61.9% 83.9%
5 $20,566 $22,192 $36,030 64.1% 45.5%
6 $12,832 $7,388 44.7% 86.8%
7 $25,537 $39,370 59.9% 88.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes BYU-Idaho's biology program such strong value compared to other Idaho schools?

BYU-Idaho combines the state's lowest net cost of $7,131 with the highest graduate earnings of $28,719, creating a nearly 4:1 earnings-to-cost ratio. Students also graduate with relatively low debt at $11,042, which is about half the debt load seen at other Idaho institutions.

How do public universities in Idaho compare for biology program affordability?

Public universities show significant cost variation, with in-state tuition ranging from $7,388 at Lewis-Clark State to $8,816 at University of Idaho. Net costs span from $12,832 to $19,182, making careful comparison essential since graduate earnings remain fairly consistent across public institutions at $25,000-$27,000.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Idaho biology programs?

Higher-cost programs generally show better graduation rates, with The College of Idaho leading at 64.1% despite its $20,566 net cost. However, University of Idaho achieves a strong 60.9% graduation rate while maintaining moderate costs, suggesting that institutional support matters beyond just price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.