Here is an overview of this program at Boise State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Boise State highly for physical sciences, ranked #394 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 394 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Idaho | 2 of 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Boise State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The physical sciences area of study at Boise State includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 37 |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Boise State is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boise State earn a median of $54,860 a year. This is below $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boise State, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $26,366 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State were White. About 73% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Boise State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 3 |