Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,057
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,318 | $20,197 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $34,704 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $31,851 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $31,314 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $27,488 |
Outcomes Overview
College of Eastern Idaho graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $12,000 creates monthly payments of $127, which represents just 3.7% of typical graduate earnings of $42,057. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the concerning 10% threshold that financial experts recommend avoiding. Nearly 95% of graduates find employment, reflecting the college's strong ties to local healthcare systems, the Idaho National Laboratory, and regional manufacturing. The institution's focus on nursing, welding, and other technical programs aligns well with eastern Idaho's job market. At roughly 0.29 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates see a strong return on investment that beats most four-year institutions.