Top Ranked Programs
Idaho State University's program mix is anchored in health and applied professional fields — a signature consistent with the university's identity as a regional comprehensive institution serving Idaho and the broader Intermountain West. Health programs account for the largest share of degree output, with Business representing 15% of graduates, Education representing 7%, and Social Sciences representing 6%. Across 46 programs, 27 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, collectively serving roughly 1,099 students annually. The program with the strongest combination of cohort scale and earnings is Nursing, which anchors Idaho State University's economic profile by pairing meaningful graduate volume with competitive four-year earnings. Among the most popular programs, Nursing program graduates 117 students with median earnings of $73,953 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #297 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Psychology, General are also among the largest programs by graduate count, reflecting the university's depth in health and professionally oriented fields where regional employer demand is steady. The highest-earning programs at Idaho State University are concentrated in clinical and applied health disciplines. The Nursing program graduates 117 students with median earnings of $73,953 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #297 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions and Business Administration follow closely, each delivering strong early-career pay in fields with direct workforce entry and consistent hiring demand across Idaho and neighboring states. These programs reflect how Idaho State University's health-focused portfolio aligns with the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) in regional labor markets where clinical and allied health roles remain persistently undersupplied.