Vocational Programs at College of Western Idaho
College of Western Idaho (referred to as CWI) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Nampa, ID. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at College of Western Idaho is $4,336 for Idaho residents and $7,344 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,920 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1). College of Western Idaho supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $7,344 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 91 Programs |
| Enrollment | 9,920 Students |
| Online Students | 2,319 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of CWI are $4,336 for Idaho residents and $7,344 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of CWI is $189 for Idaho residents and $306 for other students.
| Idaho Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $4,336 | $7,344 |
| Cost Per Credit | $189 | $306 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
College of Western Idaho offers 88 career programs and 12 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 2,293 students have earned their degrees/certificate at CWI. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at CWI with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 3 programs | 23 |
| Agricultural Business and Management (other) | 1 program | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 1 program | 10 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 program | 9 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 1 program | 6 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 program | 22 |
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | 1 program | 22 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 6 programs (1 online) | 73 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 program | 15 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 program | 5 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 program | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 program (1 online) | 25 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 program | 9 |
| Education [+] | 2 programs | 44 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 program | 32 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 program | 12 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 program | 14 |
| Engineering | 1 program | 14 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 programs | 21 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 16 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 5 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 2 programs (1 online) | 19 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 program (1 online) | 7 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1 program | 12 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 program | 11 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 program | 11 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 program | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 program | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 138 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 138 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 program | 8 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 program | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 program | 28 |
| Human Biology | 1 program | 28 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 program | 5 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 program | 5 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Philosophy | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 8 |
| Chemistry | 1 program | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 program | 5 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 program | 39 |
| Psychology | 1 program | 39 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 4 programs (1 online) | 53 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 program | 4 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 43 |
| Fire Services Administration | 1 program | 0 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 1 program | 6 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 program | 41 |
| Social Work | 1 program | 41 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 4 programs (3 online) | 28 |
| Anthropology | 1 program (1 online) | 5 |
| Geography | 1 program (1 online) | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 program (1 online) | 15 |
| Sociology | 1 program | 6 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 6 programs | 58 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other) | 1 program | 6 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 21 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 12 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 28 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 12 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 program | 12 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 program | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 8 programs | 125 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1 program | 8 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 1 program | 2 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 27 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 1 program | 0 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 1 program | 8 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 27 |
| Public Health | 1 program | 0 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 53 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs (2 online) | 110 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 program (1 online) | 78 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 9 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 13 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 10 |
| History [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 14 |
| History | 1 program (1 online) | 14 |
| Total | 60 programs (11 online) | 966 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 program | 10 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 1 program | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 5 programs | 37 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 program | 0 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 program | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 program | 14 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 program | 10 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 program | 4 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 1,025 |
| General Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 1,025 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Air and Space Operations Technology | 1 program | 6 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 programs | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 program | 17 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 1 program | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 6 programs | 112 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other) | 1 program | 17 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 14 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 47 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 23 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 40 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 31 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 programs | 68 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1 program | 16 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 35 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 17 |
| Business [+] | 2 programs | 8 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 0 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 8 |
| Total | 25 programs (1 online) | 1,327 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other) | 1 program | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 3 programs | 0 |
College of Western Idaho is pre-accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (1/12/2012 - Current).
Student Population
At College of Western Idaho, there are total 9,920 students. By gender, there are 4,343 men and 5,577 women students at CWI. The next table summarizes the student population at CWI.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,920 | 4,343 | 5,577 |
| American Indian/Native American | 81 | 34 | 47 |
| Asian | 169 | 77 | 92 |
| Black/African American | 194 | 83 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 714 | 1,096 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| White | 6,757 | 3,030 | 3,727 |
| Two More | 292 | 137 | 155 |
| Un-Known | 498 | 230 | 268 |