Idaho Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
Aspiring teachers in Idaho must complete a state-approved educator preparation program to qualify for certification. This guide is designed to help you explore your options for teaching degrees and training programs at accredited Idaho colleges and universities. Below, you’ll find a comparison table of approved schools along with curated lists of top-rated and affordable programs to help you choose the best path toward a teaching career in the state.
Table of Contents
- ID Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 5 Affordable ID Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Idaho Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Idaho Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares seven Idaho teacher preparation programs across key factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Idaho traditional certification guide and our Idaho alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Yes | 696 | 201 | 99% | 16 | 9 | N.Av. | $14,190 |
| Brigham Young University Idaho | No | 1131 | 310 | 94% | — | — | — | $6,871 |
| College of Idaho | No | 17 | 7 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $21,343 |
| Idaho State University | Yes | 331 | 45 | 93% | 53 | 32 | 84% | $12,999 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Yes | 313 | 42 | 98% | 36 | 13 | N.Av. | $10,957 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Yes | 95 | 33 | 100% | 11 | 9 | N.Av. | $21,616 |
| University of Idaho | Yes | 272 | 78 | 97% | — | — | — | $14,929 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Idaho
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These five most affordable schools have a net price under $15,000.
- Brigham Young University Idaho ($6,871)
- Lewis-Clark State College ($10,957)
- Idaho State University ($12,999)
- Boise State University ($14,190)
- University of Idaho ($14,929)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Idaho
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Idaho
Our list of the top four bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Northwest Nazarene University (100%)
- Boise State University (99%)
- Lewis-Clark State College (98%)
- University of Idaho (97%)2
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The eight Idaho schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Boise Bible College*
- Brigham Young University-Idaho*
- College of Southern Idaho*
- College of Western Idaho
- Idaho State University*
- Lewis-Clark State College*
- North Idaho College
- Northwest Nazarene University*
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/