# Boise State University: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,298
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,683 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,837

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,683 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 | 8.2 years |

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

## Social Sciences at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $49,683 | $25,000 | $21,610 | 60% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $61,230 Boise City, ID, $61,600 ID, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- 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
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $63,860 Boise City, ID, $62,570 ID, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 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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