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Best Online Biology Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
Idaho Falls, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs. Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672. Median household income is $69,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Idaho Falls, ID metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $83,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Idaho Falls
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Idaho Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Idaho Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho biology page.
Biology Wages Near Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 26820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $64,420 | Idaho Falls, ID | $68,242 |
| Biological Technician | $39,080 | Idaho Falls, ID | $41,398 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $73,360 | ID statewide | $77,712 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $83,780 | Idaho Falls, ID | $88,750 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Idaho Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,672 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,630 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Idaho Falls-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Rexburg, ID – 26.1 mi away (29,738 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs near Idaho Falls. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (26.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (47.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Idaho Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($83,780), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,360), Medical Scientist ($64,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rexburg instead of Idaho Falls?
Rexburg, ID is 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Idaho Falls an affordable place to study biology?
Idaho Falls’s median household income of $69,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Idaho Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.