Best Online Special Education Programs in Post Falls, ID (2026)

Post Falls, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $73,178 per year for indexed programs. Post Falls has a population of about 41,716. Median household income is $73,313 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School at a median $63,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Special Education Schools to Post Falls

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

#1

New Saint Andrews College

Moscow, ID 68.4 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 82.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 72%
Tuition
In‑state$16,800
Out‑of‑state$16,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 68.9 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 62.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 90.4 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 281.3 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 54.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Boise Bible College

Boise, ID 285.8 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 25.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,140
Avg net price $15,058/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,802
Out‑of‑state$11,802
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Boise State University

Boise, ID 286.6 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus

Boise, ID 287.0 miles from Post Falls BOC Score 9.9
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,518
Avg net price $30,241/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Special Education Wages Near Post Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,610
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$60,170
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$60,700
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$49,610

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.


Post Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,716Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,313Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Post Falls, ID?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Post Falls. The closest is Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (22.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (69.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles in Idaho are: Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($63,610), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($60,700), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($60,170). Wages for Post Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Coeur d’Alene instead of Post Falls?

Coeur d’Alene, ID is 6.9 miles from Post Falls and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Post Falls an affordable place to study special education?

Post Falls’s median household income of $73,313 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Post 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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Other Programs Available in Post Falls

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Data verified: July 30, 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.