# Boise State University: Interdisciplinary Studies (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 30.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/interdisciplinary-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,831
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,708 (U.S. median for this major: $50,074 across 63 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,613 (U.S. median $25,996)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,634

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,708 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 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 7.2 years |

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

## Interdisciplinary Studies at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $55,978 | $13,730 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Boise State University | $51,708 | $31,613 | $21,610 | 60% |

## 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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