Public 📍 Pocatello, Idaho 👥 7,583 students

Idaho State University

#6 in Idaho
High ROI
⏱ 2.9 years to break even
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83 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$45,608
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$20,039
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$8,610
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$12,193
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
39%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
N/A
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$45,608
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$6,816
$20,039 (median debt) ÷ $6,816 (annual premium) = 2.9 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$45,608
Student Debt
$20,039
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Idaho

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 University of Idaho
Moscow
 High ROI 1.4 yrs $54,670 $21,982
2 Boise State University
Boise
 High ROI 1.6 yrs $51,658 $20,500
3 Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa
 High ROI 1.8 yrs $51,719 $23,750
4 The College of Idaho
Caldwell
 High ROI 2.5 yrs $48,473 $24,500
5 Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston
 High ROI 2.6 yrs $46,001 $18,500
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.