Is Boise State University worth it?
Boise State University is a public, four-year institution in Boise, Idaho (midsize city). It awarded 6,440 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, social work and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,808
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,791
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,658
Average net price
$21,610
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
6,440
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
17,674
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $79,301 | $91,491 | 498 |
| Social Work | Master's | $55,705 | $64,464 | 341 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $76,843 | $89,863 | 260 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,954 | $53,278 | 239 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $45,318 | $64,202 | 209 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $38,831 | $51,708 | 187 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $34,244 | $60,164 | 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $88,001 | $107,178 | 175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,776 | $66,283 | 174 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,865 | $51,184 | 151 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $40,283 | $55,835 | 149 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,891 | $50,297 | 141 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $85,596 | $112,120 | 136 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $53,118 | $69,257 | 131 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $68,234 | $75,451 | 127 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 386 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 313 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 293 |
| Social Work | Master's | 282 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 201 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 186 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 167 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 163 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 141 |
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Sources: federal figures for Boise State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Idaho. Counts under 10 are not published.
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