Boise State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Boise State University at a glance

• 17,674

  students enrolled

• 5,895

  degrees and certificates a year

• 60%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,610

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,941 in state, $24,135 out of state

• $45,251

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,658

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Boise State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ada County, where the college is.

• 58

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.1%

  unemployment in Ada County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $88,907

  median household income

  Ada County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (8 open), operations (13 open), marketing (2 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: WSP (3), 84 Lumber (2), Airbase (2), Allen Lund Company (2), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (2), Lamb Weston Holdings (2), Sorren (2), Unitedhealth Group (2).

What they hire for: Operations (13), Engineering (8), Sales (8), Clinical (5), Finance (5), Design (4). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Idaho Workforce Development Council.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Idaho

• University of IdahoMoscow · 7,747 students
• Idaho State UniversityPocatello · 7,583 students
• College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls · 3,810 students
• Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston · 2,385 students

All Idaho colleges

Common questions

How big is Boise State University?

Boise State University enrolls about 17,674 students and is a public 4-year institution in Boise, Idaho. It awards about 5,895 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Boise State University?

60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Boise State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,251 six years after entry and $51,658 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Boise State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Boise State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Boise State University?

58 open professional jobs are listed in Ada County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. WSP has the most openings.