# Boise State University: Finance (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,712
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,449 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in ID: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $72,612): -$2,163
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,543

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,449 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 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 3.3 years |

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

## Finance at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $89,686 | $14,220 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Idaho State University | $73,295 | not reported | $12,193 | 39% |
| University of Idaho | $71,929 | $21,400 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $70,449 | $20,000 | $21,610 | 60% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $102,200 Boise City, ID, $100,830 ID, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $83,680 Boise City, ID, $80,390 ID, $105,770 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

## 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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