Best Education Schools Near Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Idaho Falls, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $100,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Idaho Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education 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.

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 Idaho Falls. 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 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 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

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 47.5 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 138.2 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.2 BOC Score
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: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Boise State University

Boise, ID 208.8 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 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

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#5

Boise Bible College

Boise, ID 213.3 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
25.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,140
Avg net price $15,058/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,802
Out‑of‑state$11,802
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 227.0 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 232.6 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 316.7 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Education 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)
Secondary School Teacher $61,090 Idaho Falls, ID $64,714
Elementary School Teacher $61,080 Idaho Falls, ID $64,703
Middle School Teacher $60,080 Idaho Falls, ID $63,644
Education Teacher, Postsecondary $65,720 ID statewide $69,619
Education Administrator, K-12 $100,570 Idaho Falls, ID $106,536
Education Administrator, Postsecondary $62,260 Idaho Falls, ID $65,953
Tutor $33,240 Idaho Falls, ID $35,212
Educational and Career Counselor $58,950 Idaho Falls, ID $62,447

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
Education-related employment in Bonneville County 608 workers, 72 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education 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 (47.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Idaho Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,570), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,720), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($62,260). 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 education 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 education?

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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Other Programs Available in Idaho Falls

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Idaho Falls:

Data verified: September 6, 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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