Idaho State University

ISU offers8 online associate degrees, online bachelor's degrees in 27 majors and 11 minors, 30 online master's degrees, and 6 online doctoral degree programs through eISU. Some degrees may require students to complete clinicals, internships, or practicums that can take place near where they live. 

Areas of study are diverse. Popular online programs at ISU include psychology, healthcare administration, elementary education, and general business. 

Online degrees from ISU are legitimate because the school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation signifies that a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency has thoroughly reviewed a school's business practices to ensure they are ethical and sound. They also examine academic programs to ensure they are high quality. NWCCU has determined that ISU meets those expectations and can deliver on promises to students. 

Many of ISU's degrees are also programmatically accredited, such as those offered through its College of Education, College of Business, and Division of Health Sciences.

As Idaho's only urban university, ISU is known as the state's designated leader in the health professions, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences since 1966. It has been classified as having high research activity by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education for over a decade. ISU's Kasiska Division of Health Sciences students comprise one-third of the university's student body.

ISU is also known for being one of only six higher education institutions in the U.S. offering programs from online technical certificates to graduate and professional degrees, including residency training in the health professions. Its breadth of programming increases accessibility to higher education for students throughout rural Idaho and beyond.

According to College Scorecard data, ISU's bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and nursing provide the highest earnings for graduates at median annual salaries of approximately $70,000 and $60,000, respectively. Although these specific programs are not available online, ISU offers other online health programs, such as healthcare administration, health sciences with an EMS concentration, respiratory therapy, and medical laboratory sciences.

To offer another perspective on earnings, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree across the country. ISU has salary scores of 26/100 for its bachelor's degrees, 56/100 for its master's programs, and 55/100 for its doctoral degrees.

ISU accepts100% of applicants due to its open admissions policy. Schools with these policies help increase accessibility to higher education by accepting all applicants and often with multiple enrollment periods rather than at the beginning of an academic year. This allows students to start school anytime and regardless of whether they've taken college entrance exams.

Admission requirements for ISU are minimal compared to many other colleges and universities. However, applying to college always takes some planning, so you have time to gather what you need and ask questions as they arise. 

Specifically, students interested in applying to ISU must submit the following requirements:

• A completed online application 
• A $50 application fee (waived for graduates of Idaho high schools)
• High school transcripts reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA or GED 
• College and/or military transcripts, if applicable

Graduate students may also be required to submit letters of recommendation and GRE or GMAT test scores. Individual degree programs may have additional requirements, such as active licensure or credentialing. An admissions advisor can help determine what's needed for the program you're applying to.

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