by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Boise State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boise State among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #233 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 233 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Idaho | 1 of 5 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 30 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & journalism at Boise State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 226 |
| Certificate | 52 |
This communication & journalism field at Boise State breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 235 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University awarded 226 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Boise State is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boise State earn a median of $47,232 a year. This is lower than $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boise State, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,036 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at Boise State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,532 | $24,859 |
| Fees | $2,929 | $2,929 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University awarded 52 certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
Boise State is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & journalism certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism certificate degree graduates at Boise State are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
