Idaho Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This guide is written for aspiring teachers looking to obtain a teaching degree in Idaho. There are many colleges and universities in the state that offer teacher preparation programs that prepare students for a career in education. Scroll down to find a table of top-rated teaching programs, a list of accredited teacher preparation programs, and student reviews. For those interested in finding a qualified teaching school in Idaho, this guide should help you locate a program that best suits your individual career objectives.
Quick Facts
- There are 10 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Idaho.1
- 6 colleges and universities offer an associate’s degree in education.*1
- 7 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.*1
- 5 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.*1
- No schools ranked in Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges in 2017.2
- 2 schools ranked in US News Best Graduate Education Programs in 2017.3
- 3 schools ranked in US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs in 2017.4
- 5 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP.
*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.
Top-Ranked Schools with Education Programs in Idaho
US News Best Graduate Education Programs 2017
- Boise State University (#57)
- University of Idaho (#166)
US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2017
- Boise State University (#101)
- Northwest Nazarene University (#123)
- University of Idaho (#185)
Teacher Preparation Programs Accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP
- Boise State University
- Idaho State University
- Lewis-Clark State College
- Northwest Nazarene University
- University of Idaho
Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies.
Comparison of Teacher Preparation Programs
We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Idaho according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Idaho State Department of Education for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.
While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.
You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2014-2015 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.
Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.
State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?5 | NCTQ Undergrad Elementary Prog. % (2016)**6 | NCTQ Undergrad Secondary Prog. % (2017)**6 | Teacher Prep Prog. Enrollment7 | Teacher Prep Prog. Completers7 | Licensing Exams Pass Rate7 | Net Price***1 |
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Boise State University | Yes | — | — | 314 | 196 | 100% | $11,711 |
Brigham Young University Idaho | No | 66% | 71% | 1372 | 320 | 97% | $8,344 |
College of Idaho | No | — | — | 48 | 12 | 100% | $24,747 |
Idaho State University | Yes | 25% | — | 261 | 76 | 100% | $13,301 |
Lewis-Clark State College | Yes | 79% | 76% | 120 | 46 | 98% | $11,296 |
Northwest Nazarene University | Yes | — | 94% | 277 | 54 | 92% | $18,176 |
University of Idaho | Yes | 49% | — | 193 | 108 | 97% | $14,787 |
*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).
Profiles of Well-Known Schools
University of Idaho: Located in Moscow, ID just eight miles from the Washington State border lays the University of Idaho and its College of Education. The Idaho College of Education prepares teachers, educators and administrators for the responsibility of educating individuals for careers in private and public education within the K-20 sectors. The University of Idaho is only eight miles from Washington State University and works with students to offer lower tuition rates through a reciprocity agreement. The University of Idaho confers degrees ranging from bachelor’s to doctorates in educational fields including elementary education, secondary education, K-12 administration, educational policy, special education, instructional technology and more. Classes are offered at the main campus in Moscow as well as satellite locations in Coeur d’Alene and Boise.Boise State University: Boise State University is home to College of Education that consists of the departments of Bilingual Education, Counselor Education, Curriculum, Instructional and Foundational Studies, Educational Technology, Kinesiology, Literacy, and Special Education and Early Childhood Studies. The College of Education at Boise State is highly regarded as one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest. It is home to over 2,300 students with the majority being enrolled in one of the 25 undergraduate degree programs. The graduate and doctoral programs consist of approximately 600 students total enrolled in 14 programs. Boise State education majors are known for their passion for students and ability to draw potential out of students at any age. The school features above average passing test scores and grades among their undergraduate and graduate populations.
Lewis-Clark State College: Lewis-Clark State College, located in Lewiston, Idaho, has been educating teachers for over a century and provides several options for acquiring teaching endorsements and certificates. The main programs include the Elementary Education Certification Program and the Secondary Teacher Education Program which prepare new teachers with a combination of coursework and teaching experience in the classroom. There is also a Kinesiology Program that prepares individuals to teach K-12 physical education and 6-12 health. All teacher education programs are fully accredited by the NCATE.
School Programs for Becoming a Teacher in Idaho
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Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Idaho
Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-1011
https://www.boisestate.edu/

Brigham Young University-Idaho
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-2411
http://www.byui.edu/

College of Southern Idaho*
315 Falls Ave
Twin Falls, ID 83301-1238
(208) 733-9554
www.csi.edu
Idaho State University
921 S 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 282-3620
https://www.isu.edu/


Lewis-Clark State College
500 8th Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501-2698
(208) 792-5272
www.lcsc.edu
Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly St
Nampa, ID 83686-5897
(208) 467-8011
www.nnu.edu
The College of Idaho
2112 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605-4432
(208) 459-5011
www.collegeofidaho.edu
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive
Moscow, ID 83844-2282
(888) 884-3246
www.uihome.uidaho.edu
An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-kiplinger-s-best-values-in-public-colleges/
3. 2017 US News Best Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
4. 2017 US News Best Online Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
5. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
6. National Council on Teacher Quality 2014-2016 Teacher Preparation Program Review: https://www.nctq.org/review/home
7. US Department of Education 2016 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx