by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boise State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Physics Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $45,813. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Boise State paid an average of $830 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $399 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Boise State in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Boise State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boise State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
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