Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Idaho by ROI
Colleges in Idaho ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Idaho
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$26,524
Across Idaho programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,471
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$238,712 | $56,607 | $13,357 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Idaho
Grad rate: 61.0% |
+$6,624 | $46,865 | $22,669 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Boise State University
Grad rate: 60.8% |
-$165,761 | $40,632 | $25,387 | $27,299 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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