# Boise State University: Communications (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,954
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,278 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,095 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $50,792): +$2,486
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,005

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,278 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 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 6.5 years |

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

## Communications at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $56,514 | $13,207 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Boise State University | $53,278 | $23,095 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $48,307 | not reported | $29,580 | 71% |
| Idaho State University | $47,655 | $29,000 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $63,130 Boise City, ID, $61,110 ID, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $60,000 Boise City, ID, $61,150 ID, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $54,540 Boise City, ID, not reported ID, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% 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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