Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)
Idaho Falls, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672. 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $298,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Idaho Falls
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Idaho Falls. Distances are calculated from Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
College of Eastern Idaho
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Idaho State University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho nursing page.
Nursing 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,110 | Idaho Falls, ID | $89,100 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,270 | Idaho Falls, ID | $63,845 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $298,560 | Idaho Falls, ID | $316,271 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | ID statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,260 | Idaho Falls, ID | $135,869 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,720 | Idaho Falls, ID | $39,958 |
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 |
Other Idaho Falls-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Rexburg, ID – 26.1 mi away (29,738 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Idaho Falls. The closest is Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus in Idaho Falls, ID (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (47.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Idaho Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Nurse Anesthetist ($298,560), Nurse Practitioner ($128,260), Registered Nurse ($84,110). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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.