# Boise State University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,832
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,680 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,463 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (3 colleges, $94,484): +$6,196
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,983

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,680 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 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 1.8 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $100,680 | $35,463 | $21,610 | 60% |
| University of Idaho | $94,484 | $27,000 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $93,873 | $13,884 | $8,221 | 56% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $129,790 Boise City, ID, $129,340 ID, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,530 Boise City, ID, $162,970 ID, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $131,570 Boise City, ID, $131,570 ID, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% 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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