Is College of Western Idaho worth it?
College of Western Idaho is a public, two-year institution in Nampa, Idaho (rural area). It awarded 1,417 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, automobile mechanics technology and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,936
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,903
Average net price
$8,500
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
1,417
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,459
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $31,439 | $42,484 | 173 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,424 | $40,769 | 88 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $36,676 | $53,739 | 59 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,310 | $45,870 | 48 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $31,455 | $54,914 | 45 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $28,234 | $49,622 | 39 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $32,413 | $36,746 | 38 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $35,040 | $58,399 | 34 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | $39,962 | $58,764 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $43,684 | $56,605 | 27 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $40,029 | $46,366 | 27 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $74,246 | $87,847 | 26 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate | $33,165 | $51,584 | 21 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $48,524 | $67,565 | 21 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $49,508 | $52,926 | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 156 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 73 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 62 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 50 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 46 |
| Social Work | Associate | 37 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
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Sources: federal figures for College of Western Idaho. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Idaho. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page