Below are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Boise State. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boise State among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #598 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 598 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Idaho | 4 of 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 19 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Boise State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
| Certificate | 17 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This social sciences area of study at Boise State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 56 |
| Anthropology | 38 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 6 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University conferred 13 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Boise State is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Boise State are White. Approximately 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University awarded 3 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Boise State is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Boise State identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Boise State were Hispanic or Latino. 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Boise State. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 140 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |