Brigham Young University - Idaho
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How strong are the academics at Brigham Young University - Idaho?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10%
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

Brigham Young University - Idaho 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 BYU Idaho'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 Brigham Young University - Idaho:

71%
First-year retention rate
10%
4-year grad rate
44%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Brigham Young University - Idaho's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
511.4
575.72
640.04
704.36
768.68
833

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 50
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping 43
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 23
  • Food Science 17
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 15
  • Agricultural Business Technology/Technician 5
  • Agricultural Economics 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 159
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 144
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 117
  • Biochemistry 19
  • Biostatistics 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 637
  • Finance, General 156
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 144
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 128
  • Construction Management, General 95
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 53
Communication
  • Communication, General 190
  • Communication and Media Studies 190
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 194
  • Information Technology 125
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 107
  • Computer Science 94
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 54
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 44
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 111
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 34
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 24
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 21
  • History Teacher Education 21
  • Art Teacher Education 17
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 16
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 14
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 9
  • Biology Teacher Education 6
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 5
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 4
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Physics Teacher Education 2
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 95
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 39
  • Civil Engineering, General 36
  • Computer Engineering, General 27
  • Agricultural Engineering 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 62
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 17
  • Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 83
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 565
  • Child Development 54
  • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 17
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 185
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 160
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 98
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 59
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 59
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 59
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 40
  • Environmental Health 14
History
  • History, General 36
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 116
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 16
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Statistics, General 41
  • Mathematics, General 16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 833
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 833
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 833
  • International/Globalization Studies 44
  • Business Analytics 41
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 17
  • Environmental Science 8
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 44
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 20
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 13
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4
Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 224
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 89
  • Public Administration 24
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 48
  • Political Science and Government, General 42
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 12
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 154
  • Music Performance, General 21
  • Dance, General 20
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 19
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2

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