Living in Idaho? Earn Your Degree Online

College of Western Idaho

Yes, you can earn a respected college degree online in Idaho as a way to open up new professional opportunities and increase the potential to advance your career. In fact, nearly 1,500 Idahoans have opted to earn online degrees through SNHU.

One reason SNHU is a popular choice in Idaho is our more than 25 years of experience as a trailblazer in online education. Our online experience is proven, and it comes with over 200 degree programs from which to choose.

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which is one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized within the United States by the U.S. Department of Education. This means, as an SNHU student — no matter what state you live in — you’ll be earning a degree from a respected university that is recognized nationwide for meeting accreditation standards.

It’s important to note that institutions are not accredited by state. However, regional accreditation, from accreditors such as NECHE, is widely recognized across the United States. 

SNHU also carries specialized accreditations for particular programs.

As an online student at SNHU, your program’s curriculum will essentially mirror that which traditional, on-site college students experience. Your coursework won’t be any easier, and it won’t be any harder, than what you would complete if you were attending classes and doing the work in person.

Many definitely do. That’s one reason why hundreds of Idaho residents, many of whom are working adults, have chosen to earn their degree online through SNHU. And with over 200 online degree programs from which to choose, you can opt for a degree in any number of professional fields represented in cities and communities across Idaho.

While we’re not able to vouch for the online educational offerings from all institutions across the board, what we can tell you is that SNHU degrees are respected by many employers.

It shouldn't be. If you choose a reputable, accredited college, the education you get online should be high quality. Especially when it comes to SNHU’s online programs, since we’ve been doing it for over two decades now and have produced a vast network of 200,000+ alumni.

We can’t speak for all employers, but when it comes to your college degree, it can only help having an institution’s name on it that's widely known and respected. For over two decades, SNHU has established itself as a leader in online college education with a distinctive blend of high-quality academic programming and flexible, convenient delivery models for students.

While everyone has their own definitions of “easy” and “hard,” online degree programs are typically no more difficult than if you were to attend college in person. The biggest factor that usually determines the difficulty of an online learning experience is the level of degree you’re pursuing, with associate degrees normally seen as an entry-level college degree, with coursework becoming more challenging as you progress to a bachelor’s degree and then a graduate degree.