Best Online Nursing Programs in Caldwell, ID (2026)

Caldwell, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $227,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Caldwell

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

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 7.9 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus

Boise, ID 18.5 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 9.9
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,518
Avg net price $30,241/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Carrington College-Boise

Boise, ID 20.1 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 76.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,731
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 132.5 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 219.4 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus

Idaho Falls, ID 232.3 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 8.0
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,645
Avg net price $33,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID 234.4 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 66.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,057
Avg net price $8,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 278.5 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Caldwell

Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$97,880Boise City, ID$99,472
Licensed Practical Nurse$66,950Boise City, ID$68,039
Nurse Anesthetist$227,990Boise City, ID$231,697
Nurse MidwifeN/AID statewide
Nurse Practitioner$132,610Boise City, ID$134,766
Nursing Assistant$39,220Boise City, ID$39,858

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.


Caldwell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Canyon County4,242 workers, 61 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Caldwell, ID?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Caldwell are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Caldwell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Caldwell are: Nurse Anesthetist ($227,990), Nurse Practitioner ($132,610), Registered Nurse ($97,880). 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 Nampa instead of Caldwell?

Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Caldwell an affordable place to study nursing?

Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell 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 Caldwell

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.