Civil Engineering at Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
72 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
73
Optimistic
72
Base Case
70
Pessimistic
Earnings $65,648/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #71 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Civil Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $771K $741K $656K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 22.0x 21.1x 18.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.1x 6.9x 6.1x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 73 72 70

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 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,728
-118% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,880
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$79,687
21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $65,648 track close to the $69,097 national median for Civil Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 21.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,880 in median debt against $65,648 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #71 out of 220 programs, Boise State University's Civil Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $65,648 to $79,687 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Boise State University

Boise State University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 17,081 in Boise, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Petroleum engineers $141,280/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Boise State University's Civil Engineering program score?
A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Boise State University's Civil Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Civil Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Civil Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →