Best Online Biology Programs in Twin Falls, ID (2026)

Twin Falls, Idaho has 1 accredited school offering biology programs. Twin Falls has a population of about 53,219. Median household income is $60,760 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $95,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Twin Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Twin Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Twin Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Twin Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 1.4 miles from Twin Falls BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho biology page.


Biology Wages Near Twin Falls

Twin Falls is part of the Twin Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 46300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist$83,010ID statewide$90,130
Biological Technician$38,210Twin Falls, ID$41,488
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$73,360ID statewide$79,653
Soil and Plant Scientist$95,150ID statewide$103,312

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.


Twin Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population53,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Twin Falls, ID?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering biology programs near Twin Falls. The closest is College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Southern Idaho (1.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Twin Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Twin Falls are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($95,150), Medical Scientist ($83,010), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Twin Falls an affordable place to study biology?

Twin Falls’s median household income of $60,760 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Twin 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: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.