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Chemistry at Boise State University

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, 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, 33 chemistry degrees were granted at Boise State University.

Studying Online at Boise State University

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

Chemistry Rankings at Boise State University

Use these rankings to compare Boise State University’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Value	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#231 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#254 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Boise State University

Those who finish Boise State University’s Chemistry program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$39,729
4 years	$62,749
5 years	$66,112

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Chemistry graduates from Boise State University earn a median of $62,749, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from Boise State University stands at $25,623.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Chemistry graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at Boise State University are 42% women (14) and 58% men (19).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 30 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Boise State University, 43% were women (13) and 57% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 3 master’s chemistry graduates at Boise State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Boise State University

This Chemistry program at Boise State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	33

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.