Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.9%
- Retention Rate
- 77.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,658
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $76,208 | $26,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $75,047 | $32,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,786 | $40,804 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $72,274 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $65,621 | $17,033 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $63,600 | $25,650 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $60,240 | $16,551 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $60,025 | $24,667 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,417 | $17,484 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $58,673 | $19,823 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Certificate | $55,770 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $52,385 | $26,880 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $50,022 | $13,550 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $49,436 | $19,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Boise State graduates earn a median of $51,658 ten years after graduation, putting them in solid financial position. With median debt of $20,500, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.4, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments average $217, consuming about 5% of typical graduate income. The 95.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Idaho's growing tech sector and regional businesses. Many Broncos find work in engineering, business, and healthcare throughout the Mountain West region. The combination of reasonable debt loads, strong employment outcomes, and solid earnings growth delivers a strong return on investment for most students.