Best Social Work Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 5 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 172 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,250 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in ID

$30,250

ID Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Idaho

Public Schools (2)

$31,358

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$28,598

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Idaho produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Idaho, Ranked by Earnings

Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public

$33,755

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,474

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 84.0%

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID ·

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,465

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: N/A

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID · Public

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,947

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 89.8%

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,752

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 97.0%

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,268

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 62.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Idaho?

Boise State University ranks #1 for Social Work in Idaho with median graduate earnings of $33,755 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Idaho?

Social Work graduates in Idaho earn an average of $30,250 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Idaho?

Northwest Nazarene University is the most selective Social Work program in Idaho with an acceptance rate of 62.9%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 83.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Idaho?

In Idaho, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $28,598 vs $31,358 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Idaho

Computer Science $76,250 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,315 Construction Management $66,746 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,829 Civil Engineering $56,446 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $50,913 Agricultural Business and Management $45,072 Finance and Financial Management Services $44,865

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.