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. We've also included details on how Boise State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 284 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 292 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 345 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 509 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 476 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Boise State. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #272 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $79,301. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,106 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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The nursing program at Boise State awarded 509 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boise State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 372 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Boise State make a median salary of $124,851 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 11 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boise State, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boise State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 332 |
| Other Health Professions | 180 |
| Public Health | 101 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 13 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.