Idaho · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in Idaho

Ranked by graduates a year

Boise State University, Brigham Young University - Idaho and University of Idaho award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Idaho: 22, 16 and 12 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Idaho colleges offer Mathematics and award 61 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
61
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,578
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Mathematics in Idaho

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Boise State University
Boise Public
—2260%——
2Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg Private not-for-profit
—1655%$6,760—
3University of Idaho
Moscow Public
—1257%——
4College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls Public
—533%——
5Idaho State University
Pocatello Public
—339%——
6The College of Idaho
Caldwell Private not-for-profit
—163%$19,578—
7North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene Public
—138%——
8Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa Private not-for-profit
—171%$24,681—

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in Idaho

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Boise State University
Boise Public
22Not reported
2Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
3University of Idaho
Moscow Public
12Not reported
4College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls Public
5Not reported
5Idaho State University
Pocatello Public
3Not reported
6The College of Idaho
Caldwell Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
7North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene Public
1Not reported
8Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Idaho

Jobs in Idaho
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in Idaho.

Which Idaho colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Boise State University (22 graduates a year), Brigham Young University - Idaho (16 graduates a year) and University of Idaho (12 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Idaho, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Idaho colleges offer Mathematics.

What is the focus of the Mathematics program?+

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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