Cheapest Sociology Colleges in Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho breaks the typical private school cost pattern with a $7,131 net price that undercuts all public options in the state by thousands. This Rexburg institution also delivers the highest graduate earnings at $33,459, creating an unusual value proposition in a state where social services and nonprofit organizations increasingly need sociology graduates. The $12,051 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Idaho's mix of mission-driven and state-funded institutions.

Programs

$7,131 – $19,182

Net Price Range

$29,844

Avg. Program Earnings

52.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Sociology 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	Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, Idaho	$12,832	$7,388	44.7%	86.8%
3	University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho	$13,782	$8,816	60.9%	73.9%
4	Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho	$17,324	$8,356	38.3%
5	Boise State University Boise, Idaho	$19,182	$8,782	61.9%	83.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes BYU-Idaho so much cheaper than other sociology programs?

The university's religious affiliation and tithing support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints allows it to offer a $7,131 net price. This comes with a 95.56% acceptance rate and strong graduation outcomes at 55.10%.

How do graduation rates compare across Idaho's sociology programs?

Boise State leads with 61.90% graduation rate despite higher costs, while Idaho State struggles at 38.30%. The University of Idaho maintains 60.90%, showing that location and resources significantly impact student completion.

Is the earnings gap between programs worth considering?

BYU-Idaho graduates earn $33,459 compared to $26,739 at Idaho State, a $6,720 annual difference. Over a career, this gap could offset any additional educational costs at the higher-performing institutions.

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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.