# Boise State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,596
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $112,120 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $107,825): +$4,295
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,963

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $112,120 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 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 1.5 years |

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

## Computer Science at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $117,895 | $7,821 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Boise State University | $112,120 | $27,000 | $21,610 | 60% |
| University of Idaho | $103,530 | $25,500 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Idaho State University | $88,888 | $25,250 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $131,590 Boise City, ID, $131,590 ID, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $161,990 Boise City, ID, $162,240 ID, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $97,950 Boise City, ID, $89,380 ID, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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