by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boise State ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Boise State. This makes it the #197 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $85,596. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $35,708 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boise State paid an average of $830 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Boise State. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
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, 71% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from Boise State. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
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