Nursing at Boise State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Boise State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boise State University is in Boise, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 425 nursing degrees were granted at Boise State University.
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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.
Nursing Rankings at Boise State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 73 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #54 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #395 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1227 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 73 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #54 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #395 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1227 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Boise State University
Graduates of Boise State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,180 |
| 2 years | $65,621 |
| 3 years | $66,199 |
| 4 years | $73,200 |
| 5 years | $82,246 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $73,200, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Boise State University comes in at $27,220.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Boise State University are 85% women (363) and 15% men (62).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University
Of the 389 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Boise State University, 86% were women (333) and 14% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 253 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 67 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 30 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 24 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Boise State University
Among the 26 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Boise State University, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Boise State University
The Nursing program at Boise State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 389 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Boise State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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