Best Online Education Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
Idaho Falls, Idaho is home to about 66,672 residents. 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 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Idaho Falls. Distances are calculated from Idaho Falls city center.
No Idaho Falls-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
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 |
Other Idaho Falls-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Rexburg, ID – 26.1 mi away (29,738 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.