Boise State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Boise State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
41%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Honors Programs
Boise State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Boise State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Boise State University:
79%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Boise State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Commerce, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Psychology, General
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
131.6
182.48
233.36
284.24
335.12
386
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 127
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 124
- Neuroscience 0
Business
- Business/Commerce, General 293
- Business Administration and Management, General 167
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 103
- Accounting 91
- Finance, General 81
- Construction Management, General 69
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 24
- Business Administration and Management, General 22
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 21
- Finance, General 15
- Business/Managerial Economics 13
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 9
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
- Business/Commerce, General 4
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
- Project Management 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 140
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 68
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 16
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 16
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 109
- Information Technology 23
- Information Technology 2
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 90
- Education, General 26
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 15
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 14
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education 10
- History Teacher Education 9
- Art Teacher Education 8
- Music Teacher Education 5
- Special Education and Teaching, General 4
- German Language Teacher Education 2
- Social Science Teacher Education 2
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 1
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 64
- Civil Engineering, General 60
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 44
- Engineering, General 21
- Materials Engineering 13
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
- Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Creative Writing 31
- Rhetoric and Composition 15
- General Literature 12
- Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 15
- Linguistics 7
- Spanish Language and Literature 5
- German Language and Literature 4
- French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 386
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 201
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 174
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 96
- Public Health, General 34
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 3
- Public Health, General 2
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 1
History
- History, General 26
- History, General 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 124
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 58
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 21
- Applied Mathematics, General 8
- Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 141
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 141
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 141
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 93
- International/Globalization Studies 12
- Business Analytics 12
- Digital Humanities 4
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
- Data Analytics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 33
- Environmental Science 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 5
- Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 27
- Geology/Earth Science, General 19
- Physics, General 17
- Physics, General 3
- Chemistry, General 3
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Psychology
- Psychology, General 186
- Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 54
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 52
- Sociology, General 32
- Social Sciences, General 18
- Anthropology, General 13
- Economics, General 8
- Urban Studies/Affairs 6
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 6
- Sociology, General 3
- Political Science and Government, General 1
- Social Sciences, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Game and Interactive Media Design 45
- Design and Visual Communications, General 32
- Commercial and Advertising Art 27
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 26
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13
- Music Performance, General 6
- Music, General 6
- Game and Interactive Media Design 2
- Music Theory and Composition 2
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Design and Visual Communications, General 2
- Commercial and Advertising Art 1
- Music Performance, General 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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