Political Science at Boise State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science, you may want to check out the program at Boise State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boise State University is in Boise, ID.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 political science degrees were awarded at Boise State University.
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Studying Online at Boise State University
Many students take online classes at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science graduates at Boise State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science graduates at Boise State University are 46% women (26) and 54% men (30).
Political Science Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University
Of the 53 bachelor’s political science graduates at Boise State University, 47% were women (25) and 53% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of Political Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 41%.*
Political Science Master’s Program at Boise State University
Among the 3 master’s political science degrees awarded at Boise State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Political Science master’s degree recipients at Boise State University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Political Science Graduates
Students who finish Political Science program at Boise State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
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.