College of Western Idaho
Nampa, Idaho · Public · 6,459 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 29 leave graduates out-earning a typical Idaho high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,228 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,227 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,791 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,736 |
| $110k and up | $12,043 |
| All families (average) | $8,500 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,739 | +$17,247 | clears the bar | $7,898 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,769 | +$4,277 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 2.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,870 | +$9,378 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $54,914 | +$18,422 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $87,847 | +$51,355 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,622 | +$13,130 | clears the bar | $8,325 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $56,346 | +$19,854 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $41,881 | +$5,389 | clears the bar | $8,262 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $58,399 | +$21,907 | clears the bar | $11,507 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $30,970 | -$5,522 | falls short | $7,560 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $36,746 | +$254 | clears the bar | $9,312 | 36.7 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,764 | +$22,272 | clears the bar | $11,058 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $46,366 | +$9,874 | clears the bar | $7,848 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $66,176 | +$29,684 | clears the bar | $7,625 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,565 | +$31,073 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.