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Marketing at Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,024/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (54% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (204,300 openings/yr)

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #138 of 502 Marketing programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Marketing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$560K	$551K	$504K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.9x	15.7x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.1x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,128

Out-of-state: $107,904 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,728

-118% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,259

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,024/yr, Marketing graduates from Boise State University land near the $45,450 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Marketing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Marketing's typical career paths, with 54% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #138 of 502 Marketing programs, Boise State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $45,024 to $59,259 over five years — a 32% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Boise State University

With 84% of applicants admitted, Boise State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 17,081 students in Boise, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Advertising and promotions managers $126,960/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Marketing at Boise State University?

A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Marketing field.

Will AI replace Marketing careers?

With 54% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $503,886 in decade earnings vs $559,583 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →