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Boise State University

Boise, Idaho · Public university · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Idaho avg 71%
$20,500median debt of graduates
$45,251median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$51,658median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725 · Phone: (208) 426-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Boise State University is a public trade/career school in Boise, Idaho offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The statewide average completion rate is 71.0%, though this campus's own rate is not reported, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $20,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,658.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Boise State University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and about 18.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$60,540$80,080$97,610

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Idaho (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. Among its accreditors are the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Within its broader offerings, the trade-relevant programs tracked here are radiology and sonography programs, with three completers reported in this program family.

Federal data shows the statewide average completion rate is 71.0%, but a comparable figure for this specific campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, and how it compares to the state average is also not reported. Median debt for program graduates is $20,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,658. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 18.1% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.

This campus serves a large undergraduate population of over 17,000 students in a midsize city setting, alongside its focused radiology and sonography training. Because program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students — including adult career changers — should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, check with the listed accreditors directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Boise State University offers radiology and sonography programs, listed under its radiology-tech program family. Federal data reports three completers in this program area.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Boise State University is accredited. Its accreditors include the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans. About 18.1% of students currently receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 71.0%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $20,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,658, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (208) 426-1000 or visit https://www.boisestate.edu/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Boise State University is a public institution, which typically means lower in-state tuition and eligibility for state-supported funding, though specific rates are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm scheduling details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accrediting bodies and review verified outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?142115.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Boise State University at (208) 426-1000 or through its website at https://www.boisestate.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Boise, ID

See all trade and career schools in Idaho or search by ZIP code.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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