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 social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,298 a year. This is less than $37,446, which is the national median of all social sciences 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Boise State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Boise State social sciences 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in social sciences from Boise State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a associate's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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