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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
45
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,502
Average graduate, 1 yr after
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
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
80
$59,334/yr High 22.3x
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →
76
$80,700/yr Very High 26.6x
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
$65,409/yr Very High 23.4x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
67
$49,442/yr High 17.2x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
67
$40,001/yr Very High 17.9x
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools →
66
$48,338/yr High 16.2x
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
Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →
64
$44,655/yr Very High 20.5x
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
$44,215/yr High 16.7x
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
$44,559/yr High 14.8x
Forestry Compare across schools →
52
$47,399/yr Moderate 16.1x
Nutrition & Food Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools →
51
$35,212/yr High 13.1x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
49
$39,368/yr High 13.7x
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 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
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →
44
$30,261/yr High 15.5x
Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools →
43
$36,118/yr High 9.2x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
43
$27,484/yr Moderate 14.4x
Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 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
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →
38
$36,200/yr Very High 9.3x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
38
$27,881/yr Very High 11.7x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
37
$28,289/yr High 12.2x
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →
33
$22,617/yr Moderate 11.7x
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 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
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools →
31
$31,656/yr High 8.0x
Music Compare across schools →
31
$30,191/yr High 8.9x
Multicultural Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity 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
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
$31,022/yr High 12.2x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →
29
$31,028/yr High 10.4x
Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →
24
$25,574/yr Very High 6.3x
Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →
20
$19,880/yr Moderate 5.9x

More Colleges in Idaho

Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Idaho, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID
10 programs 60/100
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
39 programs 58/100
Boise State University
Boise, ID
36 programs 57/100
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
24 programs 54/100
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID
8 programs 38/100
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID
4 programs 29/100