University of Idaho

Moscow, ID uidaho.edu 7,363 students

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.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$40,502

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,816

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $29,784/yr

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

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 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	$70,276/yr	Very High	31.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	80	$59,334/yr	High	22.3x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →	76	$80,700/yr	Very High	26.6x
Finance 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	$65,409/yr	Very High	23.4x
Human Resources Compare across schools →	67	$49,442/yr	High	17.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →	67	$40,001/yr	Very High	17.9x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →	66	$48,338/yr	High	16.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	66	$45,327/yr	High	13.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →	64	$45,555/yr	Very High	16.6x
Business Economics Compare across schools →	64	$44,655/yr	Very High	20.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	58	$40,677/yr	High	12.6x
Architecture Compare across schools →	55	$44,215/yr	High	16.7x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →	54	$52,920/yr	Very High	14.0x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →	54	$44,559/yr	High	14.8x
Forestry Compare across schools →	52	$47,399/yr	Moderate	16.1x
Nutrition & Food Science Compare across schools →	51	$35,212/yr	High	13.1x
Biology Compare across schools →	49	$39,368/yr	High	13.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →	49	$38,136/yr	High	12.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	47	$38,664/yr	High	10.0x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	46	$32,662/yr	High	13.5x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools →	45	$34,542/yr	High	8.8x
International Relations Compare across schools →	44	$30,261/yr	High	15.5x
Microbiology & Immunology Compare across schools →	43	$36,118/yr	High	9.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →	43	$27,484/yr	Moderate	14.4x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →	42	$34,340/yr	High	9.6x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →	41	$36,486/yr	High	11.9x
Sociology Compare across schools →	39	$31,440/yr	High	12.2x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →	38	$36,200/yr	Very High	9.3x
Political Science Compare across schools →	38	$27,881/yr	Very High	11.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →	37	$28,289/yr	High	12.2x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	33	$22,617/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →	32	$34,251/yr	High	8.7x
Journalism Compare across schools →	32	$33,253/yr	Very High	8.4x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →	31	$31,656/yr	High	8.0x
Music Compare across schools →	31	$30,191/yr	High	8.9x
Multicultural Studies Compare across schools →	31	$26,539/yr	Very High	14.0x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →	31	$25,848/yr	High	13.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →	30	$33,620/yr	Low	11.2x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →	30	$31,022/yr	High	12.2x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	29	$31,028/yr	High	10.4x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	24	$25,574/yr	Very High	6.3x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	20	$19,880/yr	Moderate	5.9x