by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Boise State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boise State highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #145 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 145 of 159 |
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Boise State is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,824 a year. This is lower than $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boise State, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,299 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at Boise State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 76% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State were White. About 81% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boise State awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boise State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
