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

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,835
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,354 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,833 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in ID: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $86,327): -$973
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,836

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,354 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 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 2.3 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University | $90,053 | $31,000 | $12,193 | 39% |
| University of Idaho | $86,415 | $25,000 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $86,239 | $17,613 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Boise State University | $85,354 | $24,833 | $21,610 | 60% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $91,340 Boise City, ID, $93,190 ID, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $79,700 Boise City, ID, $79,700 ID, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% 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

## 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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