# Idaho State University: Spanish / French / Romance Languages (bachelor's)

Pocatello, ID. IPEDS 142276, CIP 16.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/idaho-state-university/majors/spanish-french-romance-languages

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,054
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,232 (U.S. median for this major: $56,122 across 225 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $22,000)
- Rank in ID: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (3 colleges, $44,684): -$2,452
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,890

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,232 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 | $10,593 | $47,139 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,011 | $44,549 | 6.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,538 | $51,344 | 8.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,483 | $64,449 | 10.0 years |
| 110k+ | $16,288 | $72,482 | 11.3 years |

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

## Spanish / French / Romance Languages at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | $47,825 | $16,835 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Boise State University | $44,684 | $23,500 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Idaho State University | $42,232 | $28,000 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported Pocatello, ID, $61,690 ID, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Pocatello, ID, $66,130 ID, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% 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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