University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho · Public · 7,747 undergraduates
Of 63 programs with reported earnings, 56 leave graduates out-earning a typical Idaho high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 174 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,270 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,193 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,374 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,130 |
| $110k and up | $18,791 |
| All families (average) | $14,831 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $81,744 | +$45,252 | clears the bar | $100,091 | 2.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,825 | +$6,333 | clears the bar | $21,495 | 3.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $59,776 | +$23,284 | clears the bar | $23,481 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,237 | +$13,745 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.8 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $86,415 | +$49,923 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,873 | +$15,381 | clears the bar | $22,037 | 1.4 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $56,032 | +$19,540 | clears the bar | $24,634 | 1.3 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $40,935 | +$4,443 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 5.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $81,967 | +$45,475 | clears the bar | $21,181 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's Degree | $92,396 | +$55,904 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's Degree | $56,153 | +$19,661 | clears the bar | $21,424 | 1.1 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,929 | +$35,437 | clears the bar | $20,755 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $52,438 | +$15,946 | clears the bar | $20,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Forestry | Bachelor's Degree | $64,392 | +$27,900 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $86,310 | +$49,818 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 63 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 57% 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.