# Boise State University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,118
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,257 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,124 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in ID: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (6 colleges, $68,572): +$685
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,116

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,257 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,165 | $80,289 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 3.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $88,548 | $14,285 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $70,899 | $26,750 | $29,580 | 71% |
| Boise State University | $69,257 | $22,124 | $21,610 | 60% |
| University of Idaho | $67,887 | $15,000 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Idaho State University | $65,662 | $24,560 | $12,193 | 39% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $59,869 | $31,000 | $15,635 | 40% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $76,700 Boise City, ID, $74,730 ID, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $131,130 Boise City, ID, $127,210 ID, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $102,200 Boise City, ID, $100,830 ID, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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