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Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID isu.edu 7,260 students

Idaho State University's main campus is located in Pocatello, Idaho, offering a traditional college experience in a mountain setting. The university fosters a student body that is majority female, with a focus on balancing research with accessible instruction. ISU is known for its health professions programs, and its location provides access to outdoor recreational activities in the surrounding area. The university also maintains regional learning centers across the state.

Programs
24
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,473
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,356
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $27,466/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Idaho State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,678 $58,712
$30K – $48K $15,971 $63,884
$48K – $75K $17,797 $71,188
$75K – $110K $20,328 $81,312
$110K+ $21,084 $84,336
Sticker price (no aid) $8,356 $33,424
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Idaho State University

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
84
$66,863/yr High 21.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
73
$66,385/yr Very High 25.3x
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$44,855/yr Very High 19.4x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
71
$62,829/yr Very High 17.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
71
$44,178/yr High 18.7x
Finance Compare across schools →
70
$49,121/yr Very High 15.2x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
67
$55,838/yr Moderate 16.7x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
66
$62,085/yr Moderate 19.6x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
66
$62,033/yr High 15.6x
Marketing Compare across schools →
63
$39,605/yr Very High 19.9x
Dental Services Compare across schools →
62
$53,877/yr Moderate 17.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
60
$43,105/yr High 12.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
53
$35,629/yr High 14.4x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
46
$38,054/yr Very High 14.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
46
$28,617/yr Very High 15.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
45
$27,866/yr High 18.1x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
41
$33,122/yr High 16.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
39
$33,475/yr High 12.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
37
$33,181/yr Moderate 11.9x
English Compare across schools →
35
$31,441/yr Very High 12.2x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$25,684/yr High 12.3x
Sociology Compare across schools →
32
$27,854/yr High 10.6x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →
31
$21,587/yr High 14.0x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
26
$32,082/yr Low 10.2x