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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Idaho

4 Schools Ranked
$7,152 Avg Tuition & Fees*

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Idaho ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Idaho to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Idaho

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
$8,340 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Idaho the best school in Idaho for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Idaho who attend U of I full time pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,576.

Some students may be able to take online classes at U of I. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Idaho.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CWI. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
$8,060 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Boise State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Idaho.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Boise State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,980.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Boise State. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
$7,872 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Idaho State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Idaho list.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $7,872 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ISU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,326.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ISU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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