Idaho · Sports

Best colleges for Sports in Idaho

Ranked by graduate earnings

Lewis-Clark State College, Boise State University and The College of Idaho award the most Sports degrees in Idaho: 34, 23 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Idaho colleges offer Sports and award 115 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Sports program, officially titled Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, focuses on the study of physical activity, fitness, and recreation. This program is designed for individuals interested in promoting health and…

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Institutions
6
offering CIP 31.05
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
115
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$30,709
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,681
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$58,750
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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
1Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,1763440%—$21,475
2Boise State University
Boise Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,7092360%—$22,524
3University of Idaho
Moscow Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$27,4841857%—$25,000

Colleges awarding the most Sports degrees in Idaho

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, 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)
1Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston Public
34$33,176
2Boise State University
Boise Public
23$30,709
3The College of Idaho
Caldwell Private not-for-profit
19Not reported
4University of Idaho
Moscow Public
18$27,484
5Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa Private not-for-profit
13Not reported
6College of Western Idaho
Nampa Public
8Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,160
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

What Exercise Physiologists earn in Idaho

Jobs in Idaho
40
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$58,750
median $56,750
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Idaho.

Which Idaho colleges award the most Sports degrees?+

Lewis-Clark State College (34 graduates a year), Boise State University (23 graduates a year) and The College of Idaho (19 graduates a year) award the most Sports degrees in Idaho, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Idaho colleges offer Sports.

Which Sports program in Idaho has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Lewis-Clark State College tops the list at $33,176. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Idaho?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Idaho is $58,750 (median $56,750), across about 40 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Sports program?+

The Sports program, officially titled Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, focuses on the study of physical activity, fitness, and recreation. This program is designed for individuals interested in promoting health and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Exercise Physiologists?+

The national job outlook is about +9.5% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

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

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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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