2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Idaho
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Idaho? We have ranked 34 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Idaho
Explore the leading schools below:
Lewis Clark State College earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Idaho. Located in Lewiston, ID, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,610, with out-of-state students paying around $22,028. Students borrow a median of $23,781 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Lewis Clark State College profile
Request InformationA rank of #2 makes North Idaho College one of the top choices in Idaho. North Idaho College is a public school based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Students from in state pay about $3,396 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,736 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,688. See the full North Idaho College profile
Request InformationNorthwest Nazarene University came in at #3 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Idaho. Based in Nampa, ID, Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwest Nazarene University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,824. Northwest Nazarene University Healthcare students take on a median of $27,562 in debt. See the full Northwest Nazarene University profile
Request InformationYou'll be in good company at Eastern Idaho Technical College, which ranked #4 this year. Eastern Idaho Technical College is a public school based in Idaho Falls, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, compared with $6,750 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,066 in student loans. Read more about Eastern Idaho Technical College
Request InformationOut of the 30 schools in Idaho in this year's ranking, Boise State University landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Boise, ID. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Boise State University
Request InformationBrigham Young University Idaho ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Request InformationCollege Of Southern Idaho landed the #7 spot in Idaho this year. College Of Southern Idaho is a public school based in Twin Falls, ID. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,840. Students borrow a median of $11,175 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full College Of Southern Idaho profile
Request InformationIdaho State University placed #8 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. Idaho State University is a public school based in Pocatello, ID. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Idaho State University profile
Request InformationCollege Of Western Idaho did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Graduates carry a median of $12,497 in student loans. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report
Request InformationProvo College Idaho Falls Campus placed #10 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. Read more about Provo College Idaho Falls Campus
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Nampa came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Nampa
Request InformationElevate Salon Institute Chubbuck ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Elevate Salon Institute Chubbuck
Request InformationAveda Institute Twin Falls placed #13 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. Read the full report on Aveda Institute Twin Falls
Request InformationD And L Academy Of Hair Design ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on D And L Academy Of Hair Design
Request InformationOliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #15 spot in Idaho this year. Read more about Oliver Finley Academy Of Cosmetology
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Rexburg ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg profile
Request InformationCosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc placed #17 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. More on Cosmetology School Of Arts And Science Llc
Request InformationEagle Gate College Boise Campus did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Eagle Gate College Boise Campus report
Request InformationAveda Institute Boise came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about Aveda Institute Boise
Request InformationRexburg College Of Massage Therapy ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Rexburg College Of Massage Therapy report
Request InformationUniversity Of Idaho ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full University Of Idaho report
Request InformationBoise Barber College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Boise Barber College
Request InformationCarrington College Boise ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Carrington College Boise
Request InformationNew Saint Andrews College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read more about New Saint Andrews College
Request InformationHeadmasters School Of Hair Design came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Headmasters School Of Hair Design
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
The Salon Professional Academy Nampa did well this year, earning the #26 position. More on The Salon Professional Academy Nampa
Request InformationBoise Bible College placed #27 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. See the full Boise Bible College profile
Request InformationCollege Of Massage Therapy placed #28 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. Get the full College Of Massage Therapy report
Request InformationAustin Kade Academy did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Austin Kade Academy report
Request InformationPremiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Premiere Aesthetics Institute Meridian
Request InformationThe College Of Idaho placed #31 among Healthcare schools in Idaho. Read the full report on The College Of Idaho
Request InformationIdaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine profile
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Boise ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Boise report
Request InformationEvans Hairstyling College Rexburg ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Evans Hairstyling College Rexburg
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 30 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).