Best Online Nursing Programs in Coeur d'Alene, ID (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Coeur d’Alene has a population of about 55,558. Median household income is $70,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $263,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Coeur d’Alene

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Coeur d’Alene. Distances are calculated from Coeur d’Alene city center.

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 Coeur d'Alene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 2.0 miles from Coeur d'Alene BOC Score46.4
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#2

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA 26.6 miles from Coeur d'Alene BOC Score68.4
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#3

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 69.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene BOC Score74.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Coeur d’Alene

Coeur d’Alene 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$98,910Coeur d’Alene, ID$100,621
Licensed Practical Nurse$66,140Coeur d’Alene, ID$67,284
Nurse Anesthetist$263,130ID statewide$267,681
Nurse MidwifeN/AID statewide–
Nurse Practitioner$134,950Coeur d’Alene, ID$137,284
Nursing Assistant$39,820Coeur d’Alene, ID$40,509

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.

Coeur d’Alene at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,845Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Kootenai County1,773 workers, 73 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Coeur d’Alene, ID?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Coeur d’Alene. The closest is North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, ID (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (69.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Coeur d’Alene?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Coeur d’Alene are: Nurse Anesthetist ($263,130), Nurse Practitioner ($134,950), Registered Nurse ($98,910). 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 Post Falls instead of Coeur d’Alene?

Post Falls, ID is 6.9 miles from Coeur d’Alene 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 Coeur d’Alene an affordable place to study nursing?

Coeur d’Alene’s median household income of $70,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coeur d’Alene 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 Coeur d’Alene

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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.

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