Best Space Studies Schools Near Pocatello, ID (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pocatello, Idaho is home to about 58,231 residents. In Idaho, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $135,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Pocatello

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Pocatello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pocatello city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Space Studies Wages Near Pocatello

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $135,150
Aerospace Engineers $95,700
Natural Sciences Managers $124,800
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $119,430
Engineers, All Other $130,970
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Physical Scientists, All Other N/A

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.

Pocatello at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Idaho are: Physicists ($135,150), Engineers, All Other ($130,970), Natural Sciences Managers ($124,800). Wages for Pocatello workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Pocatello?

Idaho Falls, ID is 47.7 miles from Pocatello and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Pocatello

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Data verified: September 7, 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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