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Political Science & Government at Boise State University

77 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
#276 Overall Quality
The Political Science & Government major is part of the social sciences program at Boise State University.

We'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 political science programs.

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Political Science & Government Degrees Available at Boise State

Boise State Political Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools 274
Best Political Science & Government Schools 276

Popularity of Political Science at Boise State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from Boise State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Political Science Graduates from Boise State Make?

$32,650 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,650 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Political Science Graduates from Boise State Have?

$43,176 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Political Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, political science students borrow a median amount of $43,176 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Boise State Cost?

$8,782 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boise State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about Boise State tuition and fees.

Boise State Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 77 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Boise State in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.

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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, 70% 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 political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 54
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

Does Boise State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Political Science?

Boise State does not offer an online option for its political science 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.

Boise State Political Science & Government Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 7 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boise State, about 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 political science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Political Science Student Diversity at Boise State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Boise State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 49
Anthropology 32
Economics 23
General Social Sciences 18
Urban Studies 12

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