Cheapest Music Colleges in Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho stands out with a remarkable $7,131 net price for Music students, making it significantly more affordable than private competitors like Northwest Nazarene at $25,537. Idaho's growing tech sector, anchored by companies like Micron Technology, creates unexpected opportunities for Music graduates in audio engineering and digital media production. Public universities maintain moderate costs, with University of Idaho offering the state's only Music program with available earnings data at $27,439 annually.

Programs

$7,131 – $25,537

Net Price Range

$27,439

Avg. Program Earnings

56.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Music Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho	$7,131	$4,656	55.1%	95.6%
2	University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho	$13,782	$8,816	60.9%	73.9%
3	Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho	$17,324	$8,356	38.3%
4	Boise State University Boise, Idaho	$19,182	$8,782	61.9%	83.9%
5	The College of Idaho Caldwell, Idaho	$20,566	$36,030	64.1%	45.5%
6	Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, Idaho	$25,537	$39,370	59.9%	88.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes BYU-Idaho's Music program so much cheaper than other private schools?

BYU-Idaho's net price of $7,131 reflects the university's church-subsidized tuition structure and lower regional operating costs. This makes it about $18,000 less expensive annually than Northwest Nazarene University's $25,537 net price.

How do Idaho's public universities compare for Music program costs?

Idaho's three public universities show surprising variation, with Idaho State at $17,324 net cost, University of Idaho at $13,782, and Boise State at $19,182. University of Idaho offers the best value combination of moderate cost and solid 60.90% graduation rate.

Does earning potential justify the investment in Idaho Music programs?

University of Idaho reports $27,439 in early career earnings for Music graduates, which aligns reasonably with the state's lower cost of living. The growing tech sector provides additional career paths in audio production and digital media beyond traditional Music roles.

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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.