North Idaho College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,488 students.
About This School
North Idaho College is a public institution located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with approximately 2,488 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,481 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Idaho College (NIC) is a public community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,652 undergraduate students. Its main campus is situated at the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene near downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Tubbs Hill, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the east bank of the outflowing Spokane River. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities but was placed on "show cause" status in early 2023 due to concerns about its board of trustees. Together with the College of Eastern Idaho, College of Western Idaho and College of Southern Idaho, NIC is one of only four comprehensive community colleges in Idaho.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start college or earn a two-year degree — at just $11,481/year net price and a median debt of only $5,500, the financial risk is low. That said, median earnings of $36,000 a decade out suggest this path works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer rather than a career endpoint on its own. One serious caveat: NIC was placed on accreditation "show cause" status in 2023 due to board governance concerns, which is worth monitoring closely before enrolling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,488 undergraduates).
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