College of Western Idaho Career Programs

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.

  • Tuition & Fees: $7,344
  • Number of Programs: 91 programs

CWI 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of College of Western Idaho are $4,336 for Idaho residents and $7,344 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at College of Western Idaho
Idaho residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,336$7,344
2019-2020$4,336$7,344
2020-2021$4,336$7,344
2021-2022$4,336$7,344
2022-2023$4,336$7,344
2023-2024$4,336$7,344

Who Accredits College of Western Idaho

College of Western Idaho is pre-accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (1/12/2012 - Current).

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 Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 3 programs 23
Agricultural Business and Management (other)1 program 4
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 10
Animal Sciences1 program 9
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 6
Natural Resources/Conservation1 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 Sciences1 program 15
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 10
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 5
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 9
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program (1 online)25
Computer Support Specialist1 program 9
Education [+] 2 programs 44
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 32
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 12
Engineering [+] 1 program 14
Engineering1 program 14
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 21
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 16
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 5
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 programs (1 online)19
Spanish Language and Literature1 program (1 online)7
American Sign Language (ASL)1 program 12
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 11
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 11
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 19
English Language and Literature1 program 19
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)138
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)138
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 16
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 8
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology1 program 8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 28
Human Biology1 program 28
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 5
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 5
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)11
Philosophy1 program (1 online)11
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 8
Chemistry1 program 3
Geology/Earth Science1 program 5
Psychology [+] 1 program 39
Psychology1 program 39
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 programs (1 online)53
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program (1 online)43
Fire Services Administration1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 6
Human Services [+] 1 program 41
Social Work1 program 41
Social Sciences [+] 4 programs (3 online)28
Anthropology1 program (1 online)5
Geography1 program (1 online)2
Political Science and Government1 program (1 online)15
Sociology1 program 6
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6 programs 58
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 7
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)1 program 6
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 21
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 12
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 4
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 28
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 12
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 16
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 12
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 125
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 8
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 27
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 0
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 8
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 27
Public Health1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 53
Business [+] 4 programs (2 online)110
Business/Commerce1 program (1 online)78
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 9
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)13
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 10
History [+] 1 program (1 online)14
History1 program (1 online)14
Total60 programs (11 online)966
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 10
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs 37
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 0
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 6
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 14
Computer Support Specialist1 program 10
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 4
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)1,025
General Studies1 program (1 online)1,025
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 1 program 6
Air and Space Operations Technology1 program 6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 17
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 17
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6 programs 112
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 7
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)1 program 17
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 14
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 47
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 23
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 4
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 40
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 31
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 68
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 16
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 35
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 17
Business [+] 2 programs 8
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 0
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 8
Total25 programs (1 online)1,327
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 0
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)1 program 0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 0
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Total3 programs0

Student Population

At College of Western Idaho, there are total 9,920 students. Among them, 2,319 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 4,343 men and 5,577 women students at CWI. Next table summarizes the student population at CWI.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at College of Western Idaho
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,9204,3435,577
American Indian/Native American813447
Asian1697792
Black/African American19483111
Hispanic1,8107141,096
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander281018
White6,7573,0303,727
Two More292137155
Un-Known498230268
Student Population in Online Programs at CWI
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students9,9202,3192,2495,352

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