Best General Studies Schools Near Post Falls, ID (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Post Falls, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Post Falls has a population of about 41,716. Median household income is $73,313 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Coeur d’Alene, ID metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $83,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Post Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Post Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Post 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 Post 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

New Saint Andrews College

Moscow, ID 68.4 miles from Post Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
82.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 72%
Tuition
In‑state$16,800
Out‑of‑state$16,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 68.7 miles from Post Falls
  • 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

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#3

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 90.5 miles from Post 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

#4

Boise State University

Boise, ID 286.6 miles from Post 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

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 287.8 miles from Post 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

#6

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 366.5 miles from Post 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

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#7

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 374.9 miles from Post 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

#8

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 400.6 miles from Post 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Post Falls

Post Falls is part of the Coeur d’Alene, ID metro area (BLS area code 17660). 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)
General and Operations Managers $80,270 Coeur d’Alene, ID $81,658
Management Analysts $83,350 Coeur d’Alene, ID $84,791
Human Resources Specialists $63,450 Coeur d’Alene, ID $64,547
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,520 Coeur d’Alene, ID $60,549
Writers and Authors $56,360 ID statewide $57,335
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,690 ID statewide $62,757
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,490 Coeur d’Alene, ID $62,553
Social and Community Service Managers $77,400 Coeur d’Alene, ID $78,739

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.

Post Falls at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,716 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,313 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Post Falls, ID?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Post Falls. The closest is North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, ID (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spokane Falls Community College (24.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Post Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Post Falls are: Management Analysts ($83,350), General and Operations Managers ($80,270), Social and Community Service Managers ($77,400). 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 Coeur d’Alene instead of Post Falls?

Coeur d’Alene, ID is 6.9 miles from Post Falls and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Post Falls an affordable place to study general studies?

Post Falls’s median household income of $73,313 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Post 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 Post Falls

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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