University of Idaho
The University of Idaho's main campus is located in the small city of Moscow, set in the rolling hills of the Palouse region. This creates a classic college town atmosphere, with the campus itself serving as a focal point for the community. Students benefit from a close-knit environment and strong programs in natural resources, agriculture, and engineering. A unique feature is the Experimental Forest, a large research and learning area managed by the university.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Idaho's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,930 | $39,720 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,390 | $45,560 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,902 | $51,608 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,256 | $65,024 |
| $110K+ | $18,322 | $73,288 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,816 | $35,264 |
Programs at University of Idaho
45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
87
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$70,276/yr | Very High | 31.1x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
80
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$59,334/yr | High | 22.3x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
76
|
$80,700/yr | Very High | 26.6x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
75
|
$46,428/yr | Very High | 18.6x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$75,915/yr | High | 23.4x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$68,885/yr | High | 21.9x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
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$65,409/yr | Very High | 23.4x |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
67
|
$49,442/yr | High | 17.2x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
67
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$40,001/yr | Very High | 17.9x |
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Agricultural Business
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools → |
66
|
$48,338/yr | High | 16.2x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
66
|
$45,327/yr | High | 13.7x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
64
|
$45,555/yr | Very High | 16.6x |
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Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools → |
64
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$44,655/yr | Very High | 20.5x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
58
|
$40,677/yr | High | 12.6x |
| Architecture Compare across schools → |
55
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$44,215/yr | High | 16.7x |
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Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
54
|
$52,920/yr | Very High | 14.0x |
| Plant Sciences Compare across schools → |
54
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$44,559/yr | High | 14.8x |
| Forestry Compare across schools → |
52
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$47,399/yr | Moderate | 16.1x |
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Nutrition & Food Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
51
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$35,212/yr | High | 13.1x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
49
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$39,368/yr | High | 13.7x |
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Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
49
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$38,136/yr | High | 12.6x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
47
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$38,664/yr | High | 10.0x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools → |
46
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$32,662/yr | High | 13.5x |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools → |
45
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$34,542/yr | High | 8.8x |
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International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools → |
44
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$30,261/yr | High | 15.5x |
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Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools → |
43
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$36,118/yr | High | 9.2x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
43
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$27,484/yr | Moderate | 14.4x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
42
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$34,340/yr | High | 9.6x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
41
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$36,486/yr | High | 11.9x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
39
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$31,440/yr | High | 12.2x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
38
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$36,200/yr | Very High | 9.3x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
38
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$27,881/yr | Very High | 11.7x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
37
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$28,289/yr | High | 12.2x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
33
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$22,617/yr | Moderate | 11.7x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
32
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$34,251/yr | High | 8.7x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
32
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$33,253/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
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Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools → |
31
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$31,656/yr | High | 8.0x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
31
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$30,191/yr | High | 8.9x |
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Multicultural Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Compare across schools → |
31
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$26,539/yr | Very High | 14.0x |
| Graphic Communications Compare across schools → |
31
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$25,848/yr | High | 13.2x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
30
|
$33,620/yr | Low | 11.2x |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools → |
30
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$31,022/yr | High | 12.2x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
29
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$31,028/yr | High | 10.4x |
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Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools → |
24
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$25,574/yr | Very High | 6.3x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
20
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$19,880/yr | Moderate | 5.9x |
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