Compare 7 Risk Management. programs in Idaho. Average earnings: $57,744.
The highest-earning Risk Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Idaho's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $73,004, well above the $57,744 state average. Brigham Young University-Idaho follows at $63,813 with a much larger cohort of 579 students, while Northwest Nazarene rounds out the top three at $60,971.
For families, the math changes significantly. Brigham Young University-Idaho offers a 4.6% student burden, but when parent loans are included, it still leads with a 7.5% family burden — earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating for both student and family debt levels.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of IdahoPublic | $73,004 | 40 | $21,982 | Excellent | $21,162 | Manageable |
| #2 | $63,813 | 579 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $60,971 | 39 | $23,750 | Good | $18,696 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $60,464 | 72 | $20,039 | Excellent | $14,334 | Manageable |
| #5 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $52,621 | 178 | $20,500 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging |
| #6 | The College Of IdahoPrivate | $46,778 | 40 | $24,500 | Manageable | $32,427 | High |
| #7 | $46,557 | 40 | $18,500 | Good | $12,624 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
