Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus

Provo College's Idaho Falls nursing program ranks dead last among Idaho's seven nursing schools for graduate earnings, and the $51,285 in typical debt—nearly double the state median—creates a troubling financial burden. While $63,317 might sound reasonable in absolute terms, it's $11,500 below what Idaho State University graduates earn and $16,000 less than grads from Boise State, yet you're paying roughly $19,000 more in debt than the state average to get there.

The 0.81 debt-to-earnings ratio means your child would owe almost a full year's salary before taxes, when nursing programs at public universities in Idaho typically leave graduates with half that burden. This matters because nursing salaries are relatively standardized—an RN credential from Provo College won't command a premium over one from Idaho State. You're essentially paying private college prices for below-average outcomes in a field where the degree name carries little weight.

With 61% of students qualifying for Pell grants, this program serves working-class families who can least afford to shoulder excessive debt for underperforming results. Idaho has better options: Idaho State matches the state median for earnings at a likely lower cost, while Boise State and Lewis-Clark State both deliver $14,000+ more in first-year earnings. Unless geographic constraints make this your only option, Idaho's public universities offer substantially better value for nursing education.