Boise State University
Boise, Idaho · Public · 17,674 undergraduates
Of 70 programs with reported earnings, 69 leave graduates out-earning a typical Idaho high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 164 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,165 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,974 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,731 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,573 |
| $110k and up | $25,893 |
| All families (average) | $21,610 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,491 | +$54,999 | clears the bar | $17,033 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $89,863 | +$53,371 | clears the bar | $16,551 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $64,464 | +$27,972 | clears the bar | $29,006 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,202 | +$27,710 | clears the bar | $19,900 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $107,178 | +$70,686 | clears the bar | $40,804 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,184 | +$14,692 | clears the bar | $20,399 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,278 | +$16,786 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,283 | +$29,791 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $60,164 | +$23,672 | clears the bar | $22,953 | 1 yr |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,708 | +$15,216 | clears the bar | $24,051 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,570 | +$13,078 | clears the bar | $20,096 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,835 | +$19,343 | clears the bar | $24,051 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $112,120 | +$75,628 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $50,335 | +$13,843 | clears the bar | $13,959 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $50,297 | +$13,805 | clears the bar | $20,375 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 70 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.