by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Boise State. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boise State highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #150 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 150 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Idaho | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 11 of 12 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Boise State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University conferred 13 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Boise State holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Boise State were White. About 85% 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 master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boise State granted 6 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Boise State awarded 5 master’s degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Boise State granted 2 master’s completions in geophysics and seismology recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Boise State is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Boise State are Asian. About 33% 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 doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Boise State awarded 3 doctoral degrees in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Boise State. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |