Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus

Based on peer LPN programs in Idaho, Eagle Gate College-Boise's estimated first-year earnings of $47,807 land squarely at the state median—neither a standout nor a red flag. The estimated $17,644 in debt, while slightly above the state median of $16,500, translates to a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio. Nearly half the students here receive Pell grants, suggesting the program serves students who need healthcare credentials to provide a path to stable income quickly.

The challenge is knowing where this program truly sits among Idaho's eight LPN options. North Idaho College and Carrington College-Boise report actual earnings around $54,000-$55,000—roughly $7,000 more than Eagle Gate's estimated figure. Meanwhile, programs like College of Eastern Idaho produce graduates earning closer to $35,000. Without reported outcomes specific to Eagle Gate, it's unclear whether graduates here trend toward the higher-performing Idaho programs or fall somewhere in the middle.

For parents, the key question is whether this particular program justifies its cost when other Idaho schools with transparent, reported outcomes show a range of results. The estimated figures suggest reasonable value, but before committing, contact Eagle Gate directly about their graduates' actual placement rates and starting salaries. With LPN credentials, job prospects matter as much as the credential itself—knowing how this specific program performs would remove much of the guesswork.