by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boise State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 277 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Boise State. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $36,288. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boise State was $830 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $399 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,941 | $24,135 |
| Fees | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,723 | $5,723 |
Learn more about Boise State tuition and fees.
Of the 148 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Boise State in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boise State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of biology master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 120 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.