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Literature at Boise State University

If you plan to study Literature, take a look at what Boise State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boise State University is located in Boise, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 literature degrees were awarded at Boise State University.

Online Class Availability at Boise State University

Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Of 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Literature graduates at Boise State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Literature graduates at Boise State University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

Literature Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 12 bachelor’s literature degrees awarded at Boise State University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, above the national average of 33%.*

Literature Master’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 1 master’s literature graduates at Boise State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Literature Concentrations at Boise State University

The Literature program at Boise State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Literature	13

Top-Paying Careers for Literature Graduates

Those who complete Literature program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.