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Physics at Boise State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at Boise State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boise State University sits in Boise, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 physics degrees were awarded at Boise State University.

Studying Online at Boise State University

Distance learning is available at Boise State University. Of 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Boise State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#187 of 257
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#245 of 259

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Boise State University

Graduates of Boise State University’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,275

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Boise State University stands at $26,175.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Boise State University are 20% women (4) and 80% men (16).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Boise State University, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 15% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Boise State University

This Physics program at Boise State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	20

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Boise State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.