Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
Idaho Falls, Idaho has a population of about 66,672. The city’s 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 liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $96,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Idaho Falls
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. 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 liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $48,240 | Idaho Falls, ID | $51,102 |
| Management Analyst | $87,070 | Idaho Falls, ID | $92,235 |
| Technical Writer | $96,780 | Idaho Falls, ID | $102,521 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $44,890 | ID statewide | $47,553 |
| Editor | $46,880 | ID statewide | $49,661 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,990 | Idaho Falls, ID | $65,667 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $60,050 | Idaho Falls, ID | $63,612 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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 |
Other Idaho Falls-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Rexburg, ID – 26.1 mi away (29,738 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Idaho Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Technical Writer ($96,780), Management Analyst ($87,070), Training and Development Specialist ($61,990). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?
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.