2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Idaho? Our ranking highlights 34 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Computer Science Degree evaluated 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Idaho
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No school ranked higher than Brigham Young University Idaho this year in Idaho. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school based in Rexburg, ID. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,800. Brigham Young University Idaho Computer Science students take on a median of $13,287 in debt. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at University Of Idaho earned it the #2 place in Idaho. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. The median Computer Science program debt is $23,844. Read more about University Of Idaho
Request InformationThe strong Computer Science programs at College Of Western Idaho earned it the #3 place in Idaho. Based in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,446, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on College Of Western Idaho
Request InformationBoise State University came in at #4 on this year's Computer Science ranking in Idaho. Boise State University is a public school based in Boise, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Graduates carry a median of $24,311 in student loans. More on Boise State University
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Idaho State University, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Idaho State University Computer Science students take on a median of $24,640 in debt. Get the full Idaho State University report
Request InformationCollege Of Southern Idaho ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on College Of Southern Idaho
Request InformationCollege Of Massage Therapy ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on College Of Massage Therapy
Request InformationPremiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian placed #8 among Computer Science schools in Idaho. More on Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
Request InformationAveda Institute Boise landed the #9 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Aveda Institute Boise
Request InformationCarrington College Boise came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read more about Carrington College Boise
Request InformationBoise Barber College landed the #11 spot in Idaho this year. Get the full Boise Barber College report
Request InformationHeadmasters School Of Hair Design did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Headmasters School Of Hair Design profile
Request InformationCosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
Request InformationEastern Idaho Technical College placed #14 among Computer Science schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Eastern Idaho Technical College
Request InformationLewis Clark State College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lewis Clark State College
Request InformationRexburg College Of Massage Therapy did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
Request InformationThe College Of Idaho ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full The College Of Idaho report
Request InformationBoise Bible College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Boise Bible College
Request InformationAveda Institute Twin Falls did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Request InformationOliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Idaho. More on Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology
Request InformationIdaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Request InformationEvans Hairstyling College Rexburg ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg report
Request InformationAustin Kade Academy did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Austin Kade Academy
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Rexburg came in at #24 in this year's ranking. More on Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Nampa landed the #25 spot in Idaho this year. Get the full The Salon Professional Academy Nampa report
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Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck profile
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Nampa did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Request InformationNew Saint Andrews College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full New Saint Andrews College profile
Request InformationNorth Idaho College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on North Idaho College
Request InformationProvo College Idaho Falls Campus landed the #30 spot in Idaho this year. See the full Provo College Idaho Falls Campus profile
Request InformationNorthwest Nazarene University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Northwest Nazarene University
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Boise came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Request InformationD And L Academy Of Hair Design placed #33 among Computer Science schools in Idaho. See the full D And L Academy Of Hair Design profile
Request InformationEagle Gate College Boise Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Eagle Gate College Boise Campus profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 30 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).