2026 Best Value Graduate Degrees Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best-value Graduate Degrees degree programs in Idaho? This list ranks 34 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Grad Degree analyzed 3 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Graduate Degrees Degree Schools in Idaho
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
University Of Idaho earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in Idaho. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Typical Graduate Degrees student debt is $23,844. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,670 ten years after entry. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Idaho report
A rank of #2 makes Boise State University one of the best values in Idaho. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. 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. Boise State University alumni report median earnings of $51,658 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,311 median debt. Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. See the full Boise State University profile
You'll get strong value at Idaho State University, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Pocatello, ID. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. The median Graduate Degrees program debt is $24,640. Idaho State University alumni report median earnings of $45,608 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Idaho State University
A rank of #4 makes Boise Barber College one of the best values in Idaho. Read the full report on Boise Barber College
A rank of #5 makes North Idaho College one of the best values in Idaho. Read more about North Idaho College
Boise Bible College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Boise Bible College
Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian placed #7 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus landed the #8 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Provo College Idaho Falls Campus
College Of Southern Idaho landed the #9 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on College Of Southern Idaho
Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
Paul Mitchell The School Boise placed #11 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Headmasters School Of Hair Design landed the #12 spot for value in Idaho this year. Read the full report on Headmasters School Of Hair Design
Paul Mitchell The School Nampa came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine placed #14 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Read more about Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Northwest Nazarene University report
College Of Massage Therapy came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on College Of Massage Therapy
Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy placed #17 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Read more about Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy
Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc landed the #18 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
Carrington College Boise placed #19 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Get the full Carrington College Boise report
Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. More on Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology
Aveda Institute Boise offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Aveda Institute Boise profile
Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg landed the #22 spot for value in Idaho this year. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg profile
The College Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on The College Of Idaho
D And L Academy Of Hair Design landed the #24 spot for value in Idaho this year. See the full D And L Academy Of Hair Design profile
College Of Western Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full College Of Western Idaho profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Graduate Degrees Degree Schools in Idaho
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Graduate Degrees schools. Get the full Eagle Gate College Boise Campus report
Lewis Clark State College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Graduate Degrees schools. See the full Lewis Clark State College profile
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa placed #28 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. Read more about The Salon Professional Academy Nampa
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #29 spot for value in Idaho this year. More on Brigham Young University Idaho
Eastern Idaho Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Eastern Idaho Technical College
Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
New Saint Andrews College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about New Saint Andrews College
Aveda Institute Twin Falls offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Austin Kade Academy placed #34 among the best-value Graduate Degrees schools in Idaho. More on Austin Kade Academy
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 3 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).
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