College of Western Idaho: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of Western Idaho at a glance

• 6,459

  students enrolled

• 1,491

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,500

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,400 in state, $7,344 out of state

• $35,528

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

What students study

AI and data programs

College of Western Idaho reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around College of Western Idaho

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Canyon County, where the college is.

• 41

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Canyon County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $72,355

  median household income

  Canyon County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (4 open), operations (9 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Plexus (5), Cintas (4), Amazon (3), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (3), Quanta Services (3), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (3), Albertsons Companies (2), Manpower (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (9), Marketing (4), Sales (4), Design (3), Finance (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Idaho Workforce Development Council.

• Idaho Department of Labor - CaldwellCaldwell · 208-364-7781 · 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Idaho

• North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene · 2,619 students
• College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls · 1,478 students

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Common questions

How big is College of Western Idaho?

College of Western Idaho enrolls about 6,459 students and is a public 2-year institution in Nampa, Idaho. It awards about 1,491 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of Western Idaho?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of Western Idaho graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,528 six years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of Western Idaho offer AI or data science degrees?

College of Western Idaho reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near College of Western Idaho?

41 open professional jobs are listed in Canyon County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Plexus has the most openings.