College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Public · Associate degree-granting
College of Western Idaho, based in Nampa, Idaho, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 6,459 students, it is a mid-size institution. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 28.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,500 per year. The most popular programs include Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Business, and Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
Not reported
Graduation Rate
28.7%
Median Debt
$9,720
Average Net Price
$8,500
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,459
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,454
Pell Grant Rate
22.3%
Federal Loan Rate
25.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,228
Income $30K–$48K
$7,227
Income $48K–$75K
$8,791
Income $110K+
$12,043
Student Demographics
Women
57.2%
White
61.1%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
21.9%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Preaccredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Preaccredited)
Programs (75)
Associate (46)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,769 | 153 |
| Business | $54,914 | 83 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 64 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $36,746 | 48 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 46 |
| Registered Nursing | $87,847 | 46 |
| Teacher Education | $41,881 | 38 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $58,399 | 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $56,346 | 37 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,622 | 35 |
| Psychology | $30,970 | 32 |
| Machinist | $46,366 | 22 |
| Human Biology | Not reported | 19 |
| Political Science | $48,247 | 18 |
| Communications | $47,282 | 17 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 16 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, General | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $66,176 | 15 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Animal Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $51,584 | 13 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 13 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $52,926 | 11 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 10 |
| Biology | $50,658 | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 10 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 7 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 7 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Sociology | $41,791 | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Geography | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | $44,780 | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,739 | 158 |
| Machinist | $45,870 | 112 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 38 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $54,831 | 23 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $58,283 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,605 | 18 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $67,565 | 15 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $58,764 | 14 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 14 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 13 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $60,808 | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | $38,089 | 10 |
| Geography | Not reported | 9 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 7 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,726 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,484 | Not reported |
| Ground Transportation | $53,553 | Not reported |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Cell Biology | Associate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Idaho
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Idaho
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Philosophy Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Idaho
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