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 communications programs.
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Boise State was ranked #79 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communications majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 79 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from Boise State. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $37,954. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, communications students borrow a median amount of $37,475 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Boise State is $189 per month.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boise State. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its communications 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.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Boise State in 2022 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, 100% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 29 |
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