by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. We've also included details on how ISU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Physics Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from ISU. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from ISU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 Idaho State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ISU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from ISU in 2022 were men.
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 Idaho State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in physics from ISU in 2022 were men.
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 Idaho State University with a associate's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.