by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Boise State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. 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 #609 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 609 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Idaho | 3 of 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 18 of 31 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University handed out 140 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Boise State is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,446 a year. This is below $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boise State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,276 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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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State were White. Roughly 71% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University conferred 3 associate’s degrees in social sciences.
Boise State is not yet ranked for social sciences at the associate’s level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences associate’s degree graduates at Boise State were Black or African American. 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 associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boise State University conferred 17 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Boise State is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Boise State are White. About 71% 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Boise State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
