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Business/Managerial Economics at Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

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)

Ranked #63 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Managerial 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)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,728

-118% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$68,008

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,511/yr, roughly in line with the $53,330 national median for Business/Managerial Economics. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Managerial Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $46,511 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #63 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs, Boise State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Boise State University

Boise State University accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 17,081 students in Boise, ID.

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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/Managerial Economics at Boise State University?

This program scores 52/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Business/Managerial 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. See full methodology →