Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Boise State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | — | $38,995 | — | — |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $39,404 | $47,757 | $26,698 | 0.68 |
| University of Idaho | $33,620 | $36,191 | $26,209 | 0.78 |
| Idaho State University | $32,082 | $35,224 | $37,323 | 1.16 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $29,803 | $30,109 | $10,731 | 0.36 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $25,923 | — | $27,000 | 1.04 |
| National Median | $36,340 | — | $27,000 | 0.74 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Idaho
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Idaho schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston | $7,388 | $39,404 | $26,698 |
| University of Idaho Moscow | $8,816 | $33,620 | $26,209 |
| Idaho State University Pocatello | $8,356 | $32,082 | $37,323 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg | $4,656 | $29,803 | $10,731 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa | $39,370 | $25,923 | $27,000 |
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.