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Boise State University Reviews

Based on 16 Reviews
1910 University Dr Boise, ID
College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureB+
FacilitiesA
Activities and GroupsB+
B+
Great
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Boise State University

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics, General
13
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
6
Art Teacher Education
2
2
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
4
11
Biology Teacher Education
3
Chemistry Teacher Education
1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
35
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
11
Creative Writing
7
Curriculum and Instruction
9
12
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
10
4
Earth Science Teacher Education
3
Education, General
11
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
23
Educational/instructional Technology
183
12
Elementary Education and Teaching
47
English Language and Literature, General
86
12
English/language Arts Teacher Education
15
3
French Language and Literature
4
French Language Teacher Education
0
General Studies
14
German Language and Literature
4
German Language Teacher Education
1
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
15
History Teacher Education
9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
113
Mathematics Teacher Education
13
3
21
Music Teacher Education
10
2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
18
1
Physics Teacher Education
1
Psychology Teacher Education
1
Reading Teacher Education
15
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
4
Social Science Teacher Education
1
Spanish Language and Literature
33
Spanish Language Teacher Education
3
Special Education and Teaching, General
13
6
Special Education and Teaching, Other
1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
217
3
Speech Teacher Education
2
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
2
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
161
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
13
Gerontology
1
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
215
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
70
16
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
15
0
Pre-Dentistry Studies
3
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
11
Pre-Veterinary Studies
3
Public Health, Other
21
5
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
29
3
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
299
4
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
83
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
127
27
Accounting and Finance
0
Business Administration and Management, General
79
98
Business/commerce, General
141
Business/managerial Economics
17
Economics, General
17
Finance, General
68
Human Resources Development
5
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
6
International Business/trade/commerce
27
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
21
Marketing/marketing Management, General
99
Operations Management and Supervision
0
Organizational Communication, General
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
24
4
Community Organization and Advocacy
0
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
7
Family Systems
1
History, General
39
7
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
50
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
33
0
Philosophy
11
Political Science and Government, General
87
Psychology, General
166
Public Administration
21
0
Social Sciences, General
12
58
Social Work
50
104
Sociology
38
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
28
116
13
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology/biological Sciences, General
127
11
Chemistry, General
16
2
Chemistry, Other
0
Environmental Health
9
Geography
0
Geology/earth Science, General
23
0
0
Geophysics and Seismology
3
1
1
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
3
Mathematics, General
13
1
Physics, General
13
Zoology/animal Biology, Other
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
9
0
Civil Engineering, General
35
6
Computer Engineering, General
3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
19
6
0
Environmental Studies
19
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
1
Materials Engineering
13
10
1
Mechanical Engineering
96
4
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Cinematography and Film/video Production
16
Commercial and Advertising Art
23
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
16
Graphic Design
0
Music Management
2
Music Performance, General
4
8
Music Theory and Composition
1
Music, General
2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
11
7
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
47
8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
0
Illustration
0
Information Science/studies
0
Information Technology
28
Management Information Systems, General
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Design and Visual Communications, General
50
3
Mass Communication/media Studies
5
Public Relations/image Management
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Construction Management
28
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Boise State University

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Educational/instructional Technology
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Assisting (DA)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 4 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelors of Applied Science, Class of 2000
Internship placement
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MSW, Class of 2008
Not much; disappointing MSW program; only a few classes and the internships prepared me for work.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA Management, Class of 1989
I am out of the market and not aware.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelors of Science, Class of 2000
critical thinking, active learning, research opportunities, presentation and public speaking skills, leadership, team building/dynamics and community support/volunteering
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 4 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelors of Applied Science, Class of 2000
Fitness/athletic oriented
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MSW, Class of 2008
Average; mostly commuters and non-traditional students.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA Management, Class of 1989
Cummuter
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelors of Science, Class of 2000
Mostly homogeneous, with some mixed cultures. Very non-traditional when I attended, still that way, but a larger traditional base is growing.
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 4 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelors of Applied Science, Class of 2000
Dorms are iffy, but everything else is pretty state-of-the-art
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MSW, Class of 2008
Pretty good and modern.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA Management, Class of 1989
Always improving.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelors of Science, Class of 2000
they were good, but even better now with additional multimillion dollar grants, endowments, and cooperative agreements with various industries.
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 4 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelors of Applied Science, Class of 2000
Athletics
Rated January 2016
Alumni
MSW, Class of 2008
Driving, eating, not much culture on campus.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BBA Management, Class of 1989
Supportin athletics
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelors of Science, Class of 2000
Blue turf (bronco stadium). I'm not sure how to answer, I think the traditional actives were offered.
Rated January 2016