Business Economics at Boise State University
Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
52
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$46,511/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)
ROI
14.7x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Economics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $520K | $516K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.7x | 13.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 66% | 58% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 52 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,128
Out-of-state: $107,904 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$68,008
46% growth from Year 1
About Boise State University
Boise State University accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 17,081 students in Boise, ID.
See all programs and financial aid at Boise State University →Top Career Paths
Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
Economists
$115,440/yr
Financial risk specialists
$106,000/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Economics at Boise State University?
This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Business Economics careers?
With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $483,747 in decade earnings vs $519,663 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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