Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Boise State University
Bachelor's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | — | $38,995 | — |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $39,404 | $47,757 | +21% |
| University of Idaho | $33,620 | $36,191 | +8% |
| Idaho State University | $32,082 | $35,224 | +10% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $29,803 | $30,109 | +1% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (7 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boise State UniversityBoise | $8,782 | $32,082* | $38,995 | $26,698* | — |
 Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston | $7,388 | $39,404* | $47,757 | $26,698* | 0.68 |
 University of IdahoMoscow | $8,816 | $33,620* | $36,191 | $26,209* | 0.78 |
 Idaho State UniversityPocatello | $8,356 | $32,082* | $35,224 | $37,323* | 1.16 |
 Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg | $4,656 | $29,803* | $30,109 | $10,731* | 0.36 |
 Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa | $39,370 | $25,923* | — | $27,000* | 1.04 |
| National Median | — | $36,340* | — | $27,000* | 0.74 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Boise State University, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in ID. Actual outcomes may vary.