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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Idaho

10 Schools Ranked
$38,940 Average Earnings
$21,427 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Idaho ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Idaho to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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379 Total Awards
$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Idaho the most popular school in Idaho for computer science students working on their degree. Rexburg, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 379 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, BYU - I graduates make an average of $37,650 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

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#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
173 Total Awards
$38,051 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means College of Western Idaho is a great place for computer science students. This fairly large public school is located in Nampa, Idaho, and it awarded 173 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,009 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CWI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,051 during the early years of their career. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
142 Total Awards
$42,749 Average Earnings
$26,461 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Boise State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Idaho list. Boise State University is a large public school located in Boise, Idaho that handed out 142 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Boise State accumulate an average of $26,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259.After graduating from Boise State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,749 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
74 Total Awards
$38,989 Average Earnings
$24,511 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Idaho is a great place for computer science students. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 74 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $241 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, U of I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,989 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

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#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
49 Total Awards
$44,640 Average Earnings
$27,404 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Idaho State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Idaho. ISU is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 49 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $27,404 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, ISU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,640 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

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#6

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
43 Total Awards
$38,411 Average Earnings
$13,340 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, College of Southern Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school handed out 43 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,340 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, College of Southern Idaho graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,411 during the early year of their career. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho
41 Total Awards
$35,943 Average Earnings
$26,075 Avg Student Debt

Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. This small public school is located in Lewiston, Idaho, and it awarded 41 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,075 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Lewis - Clark State College graduates make an average of $35,943 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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#8

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
38 Total Awards
$35,512 Average Earnings
$15,134 Avg Student Debt

North Idaho College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and it awarded 38 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,134 in student loans.After graduating from NIC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,512 during the early years of their career. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
34 Total Awards
$46,002 Average Earnings
$18,953 Avg Student Debt

College of Eastern Idaho landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. CEI is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $18,953 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CEI graduates make an average of $46,002 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

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12 Total Awards
$49,029 Average Earnings
$30,603 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Nazarene University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Idaho list. Nampa, Idaho is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from NNU accumulate an average of $30,603 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,029 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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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