Best Sociology 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$285,747
Across Idaho programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,624
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Grad rate: 54.5% |
-$73,838 | $41,965 | $13,357 | $14,600 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Idaho
Grad rate: 61.0% |
-$277,258 | $34,262 | $22,669 | $23,572 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Boise State University
Grad rate: 60.8% |
-$394,555 | $29,080 | $25,387 | $25,635 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Idaho State University
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$397,338 | $28,364 | $21,084 | $29,839 | 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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