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 sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 350 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 362 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $26,809. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
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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Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Boise State in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boise State does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Economics | 23 |
| General Social Sciences | 18 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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