# Boise State University: History (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,568
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,625 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,050 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (3 colleges, $49,625): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$915

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,625 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 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 8.3 years |

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

## History at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $50,628 | $27,965 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $49,625 | $28,050 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Idaho State University | $42,814 | $30,793 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,140 Boise City, ID, $61,690 ID, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $123,800 Boise City, ID, $124,800 ID, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Boise City, ID, $43,520 ID, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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