The College Of Idaho

The College of Idaho's published cost of attendance is $50,542. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,026, middle-income families pay around $17,773, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,095.

Azimuth ranks The College of Idaho #759 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

The College of Idaho participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution evaluates demonstrated financial need to construct aid packages combining grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the specific aid structure and percentage of need met vary by individual family circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,427; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,628, median federal debt of $24,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of the College of Idaho earn median 4-year earnings of $52,628, placing The College of Idaho in the 12.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The College of Idaho sits in the 13.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks The College of Idaho #1214 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program lineup anchors on Business Administration, which enrolls 50 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,094 — 0.9× the national benchmark for the field [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).

Biology, General follows with 42 graduates earning $47,149, and Psychology, General with 30 graduates earning $54,179. Together, these programs form the economic core of the institution's degree output, supported by Kinesiology and International Relations and National Security Studies, which round out the top-earning portfolio.

The College of Idaho's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with applied career focus. Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates, followed by Biology, General with 42 graduates, Psychology, General with 30 graduates, Kinesiology with 24 graduates, and International Relations and National Security Studies with 14 graduates.

Across 13 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 235 students annually. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and professional fields.

Business Administration leads with median 4-year earnings of $60,094, followed by Psychology, General with median earnings of $54,179, and Biology, General with median earnings of $47,149. This earnings concentration reflects The College of Idaho's strength in Business and related professional disciplines, where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable, in-demand roles.

The program portfolio emphasizes practical skill development and employer alignment over research-intensive pathways, a positioning that supports early-career earnings and labor-market entry. The College of Idaho's program signature — concentrated in Business at 24%, Social Sciences at 11%, and Arts at 7% — aligns with regional employer demand and career pathways where graduates can establish themselves quickly.