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. We've also included details on how Boise State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The economics major at Boise State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in economics from Boise State. This makes it the #177 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $46,137. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went 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, 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in economics from Boise State. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
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, 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 master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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