Idaho State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Idaho State University at a glance

• 7,583

  students enrolled

• 2,804

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,193

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,992 in state, $25,102 out of state

• $41,377

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,608

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University

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

• 20

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Bannock County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $64,080

  median household income

  Bannock County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (5 open), operations (2 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Agile Defense (5), Advanced Medical Systems (1), Allied Business Solutions (1), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Ardent Health (1), Charlie Health (1), Cintas (1), CRH Public (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (7), Sales (5), Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Operations (2), Administration (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Idaho Workforce Development Council.

• Idaho Department of Labor - PocatelloPocatello · 208-236-6710 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Idaho

• University of IdahoMoscow · 7,747 students
• College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls · 3,810 students
• Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston · 2,385 students
• Boise State UniversityBoise · 17,674 students

All Idaho colleges

Common questions

How big is Idaho State University?

Idaho State University enrolls about 7,583 students and is a public 4-year institution in Pocatello, Idaho. It awards about 2,804 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Idaho State University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Idaho State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,377 six years after entry and $45,608 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Idaho State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University?

20 open professional jobs are listed in Bannock County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Agile Defense has the most openings.