# Boise State University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,830 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,572 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,290

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,830 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 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | more than 20 years |

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

## Anthropology at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University | $38,342 | not reported | $12,193 | 39% |
| Boise State University | $36,830 | $29,572 | $21,610 | 60% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $75,460 Boise City, ID, $71,160 ID, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% 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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