Best Value Psychology Colleges in Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho delivers the most affordable psychology program at $7,131 net cost, nearly half the price of the University of Idaho at $13,782. Idaho's growing tech sector, including companies like Micron, creates demand for psychology graduates in user experience research and organizational development roles. Psychology majors across the state earn between $24,035 and $28,770, with Boise State leading earnings despite higher costs. The 95.56% acceptance rate at BYU-Idaho makes quality education accessible to most applicants.

Programs

$7,131 – $25,537

Net Price Range

$26,564

Avg. Program Earnings

55.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Psychology, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho	$7,131	$26,224	$4,656	55.1%	95.6%
2	University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho	$13,782	$26,298	$8,816	60.9%	73.9%
3	Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, Idaho	$12,832	$24,035	$7,388	44.7%	86.8%
4	Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho	$17,324	$27,126	$8,356	38.3%
5	Boise State University Boise, Idaho	$19,182	$28,770	$8,782	61.9%	83.9%
6	The College of Idaho Caldwell, Idaho	$20,566	$26,933	$36,030	64.1%	45.5%
7	Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, Idaho	$25,537		$39,370	59.9%	88.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Brigham Young University-Idaho such a value for psychology students?

BYU-Idaho combines the lowest net cost at $7,131 with solid graduate earnings of $26,224 and manageable debt of $13,990. The 95.56% acceptance rate means most qualified students gain admission to this affordable program.

How do earnings compare between Idaho's public and private psychology programs?

Boise State leads with $28,770 average earnings despite being a public university, while private College of Idaho graduates earn $26,933. The earnings gap between highest and lowest is just $4,735, showing consistent outcomes across different school types.

Does graduation rate affect the value proposition for psychology programs in Idaho?

The College of Idaho has the highest graduation rate at 64.10% but costs $20,566 annually. In contrast, Idaho State has only a 38.30% graduation rate, making completion risk a factor despite lower net costs of $17,324.

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