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2026 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Idaho

[Public Administration](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public administration students.

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• Best Value Public Administration Schools in Idaho

2026 Best Value Public Administration Schools in Idaho

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Public Administration Schools

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Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID

$4,800 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,287 Avg Student Debt

$53,406 Median Earnings (10yr)

Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2026 list of the best value public administration schools in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Public Administration graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Public Administration graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $43,853 early in their careers. Set against $13,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

$9,048 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,311 Avg Student Debt

$51,658 Median Earnings (10yr)

Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Typical student debt for public administration graduates is $24,311. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $55,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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