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Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Idaho

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Brigham Young University-Idaho stands out among Idaho's Teacher Education programs with a remarkably low net price of $7,131, nearly half the cost of the next cheapest option. This significant savings matters for future educators who will earn between $30,988 and $34,963 in a state where the Idaho Education Association reports teacher shortages across rural districts. With acceptance rates spanning from 45% to 95% across the state's seven programs, aspiring teachers can find accessible pathways into the profession while keeping debt manageable in preparation for Idaho's competitive education job market.
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Programs
$7,131 – $25,537
Net Price Range
$33,351
Avg. Program Earnings
55.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes BYU-Idaho's Teacher Education program so affordable compared to other Idaho schools?

BYU-Idaho's net price of $7,131 reflects the university's church subsidization and student work program. The next cheapest option, Lewis-Clark State College, costs $12,832, making BYU-Idaho nearly $5,700 less expensive annually.

How do graduation rates compare between Idaho's public and private Teacher Education programs?

Private institutions lead with graduation rates of 55% to 64%, while public schools range from 38% to 61%. The College of Idaho tops the list at 64.1%, followed closely by Boise State at 61.9%.

Does attending a more expensive program result in higher teacher salaries after graduation?

Not necessarily in Idaho's Teacher Education field. University of Idaho graduates earn the highest at $34,963 despite moderate costs, while BYU-Idaho graduates earn $30,988 at the lowest program cost. The salary range spans only $4,000 across all programs.

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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.