Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 37.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 38.3%
- Retention Rate
- 73.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,608
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,039
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $124,909 | $92,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $103,424 | $110,724 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $77,213 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $71,957 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,202 | $77,136 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $71,015 | $57,360 |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $63,005 | $9,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $61,516 | $15,202 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,042 | $25,000 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $58,943 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $58,303 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,221 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $56,641 | $41,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $31,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Idaho State graduates earn a median of $45,608 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% based on the typical $20,039 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume about 5.6% of gross income, which sits near the national average. The university's strong health sciences programs channel many graduates into nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy roles that offer stable employment prospects. The 94.8% employment rate reflects solid job placement success. However, the relatively modest earnings compared to debt levels suggest graduates face a longer payoff period than peers at higher-earning institutions. Overall, Idaho State delivers an average return on investment.