Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Pocatello, ID (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pocatello, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs. Pocatello has a population of about 58,231. In Idaho, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Hardware Engineer at a median $131,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Pocatello

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Pocatello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pocatello 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 Pocatello. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 73.8 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 195.0 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 347.4 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Engineering Wages Near Pocatello

Pocatello is part of the Pocatello, ID metro area (BLS area code 38540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer$131,570ID statewide$147,998
Electronics Engineer$102,770ID statewide$115,602
Software Developer$119,430Pocatello, ID$134,342
Computer Network Architect$107,620ID statewide$121,057

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.

Pocatello at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Pocatello, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Pocatello. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (73.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah State University (84.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Pocatello?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Pocatello are: Computer Hardware Engineer ($131,570), Software Developer ($119,430), Computer Network Architect ($107,620). 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 Idaho Falls instead of Pocatello?

Idaho Falls, ID is 47.7 miles from Pocatello and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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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Other Programs Available in Pocatello

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Data verified: August 31, 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.

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