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. Also, learn how Boise State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Boise State. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,701 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Boise State in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were 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, 72% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its geology 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 geology majors earned their master's degree from Boise State. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Boise State University.
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