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Boise State University

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Boise State University's campus is located in the heart of Idaho's capital city, providing students with access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The student body is known for its school spirit, particularly supporting the university's athletic teams. Boise State is a growing research institution with notable programs in business, engineering, and education. The distinctive blue turf of Albertsons Stadium is a point of pride for the university and its fans.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$45,984/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

57/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,782/yr

Out-of-state: $26,976/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 18% of students receive Pell Grants and 25% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$15,387	$61,548	7.5x
$30K – $48K	$16,200	$64,800	7.1x
$48K – $75K	$19,197	$76,788	6.0x
$75K – $110K	$22,131	$88,524	5.2x
$110K+	$22,767	$91,068	5.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,782	$35,128	13.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Boise State University

36 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	89	$85,596/yr	Very High	32.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$79,301/yr	High	22.4x
Construction Management Compare across schools	85	$77,109/yr	High	30.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	82	$55,422/yr	Very High	23.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	78	$48,712/yr	Very High	21.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	77	$53,118/yr	Very High	18.3x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	76	$76,843/yr	Moderate	20.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$72,832/yr	Very High	31.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	73	$48,776/yr	High	18.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$65,648/yr	High	21.7x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$62,835/yr	Very High	23.4x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	69	$45,318/yr	High	16.0x
International Business Compare across schools	64	$42,039/yr	Very High	15.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	62	$45,024/yr	Very High	15.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$41,141/yr	High	13.2x
Economics Compare across schools	59	$46,137/yr	Very High	12.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	58	$42,237/yr	High	12.0x
Public Health Compare across schools	55	$46,117/yr	High	12.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	55	$37,891/yr	Moderate	12.8x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	52	$46,511/yr	Very High	12.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	52	$40,126/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Physics Compare across schools	50	$45,813/yr	Very High	12.0x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	50	$36,298/yr	High	12.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	48	$37,954/yr	High	14.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	48	$36,288/yr	High	14.6x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	48	$32,650/yr	Very High	14.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	44	$42,303/yr	High	11.0x
History Compare across schools	42	$34,568/yr	High	10.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$30,709/yr	Moderate	12.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	39	$30,865/yr	High	12.0x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	37	$31,701/yr	High	15.7x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	34	$26,579/yr	Very High	12.9x
Sociology Compare across schools	33	$26,809/yr	High	11.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	32	$28,211/yr	High	12.7x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	31	$31,083/yr	High	10.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	26	$24,861/yr	Very High	10.5x

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