# Brigham Young University-Idaho: Political Science (bachelor's)

Rexburg, ID. IPEDS 142522, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,983
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,644 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,551 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $53,036): +$3,608
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,291

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.85 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,644 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 | $4,378 | $21,233 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $4,579 | $22,208 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $5,854 | $28,392 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $8,986 | $43,582 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $13,764 | $66,755 | 3.2 years |

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

## Political Science at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $56,644 | $16,551 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Boise State University | $55,478 | $21,500 | $21,610 | 60% |
| University of Idaho | $50,593 | $21,643 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Idaho State University | $50,233 | $31,000 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $61,690 ID, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $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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