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Computer Science at Boise State University

If you plan to study computer science, take a look at what Boise State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho and approximately 24,069 students attend the school each year. Of the 129 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University in 2021, 98 of them were computer science majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Science section at the bottom of this page.

Boise State Computer Science Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in CompSci (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in CompSci
  • Master’s Degree in CompSci
  • Doctorate Degree in CompSci

Boise State Computer Science Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the compsci progam at Boise State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The compsci major at Boise State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
6
Best Value Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools 8
Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools 9
Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools 14
Most Focused Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools 17
Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools 19
Most Focused Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools 19
65
Best Value Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 77
Most Popular Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 79
Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 85
88
Most Focused Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 95
Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 101
Most Popular Computer Science Schools 126
134
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 157
174
Best Value Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 175
Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 189
Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 197
Most Focused Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 229
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 241
Best Value Computer Science Schools 267
Best Computer Science Schools 277
Most Focused Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 329
Most Focused Computer Science Schools 384

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Boise State. This makes it the #197 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in compsci, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do CompSci Graduates from Boise State Make?

The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $70,923. This is 12% higher than $63,247, which is the national average for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.

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CompSci Student Demographics at Boise State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Boise State University.

Boise State Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

15% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 98 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Boise State, about 85% were men and 15% were women.

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About 65% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in compsci at Boise State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in compsci.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 64
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 10

Boise State Computer Science Master’s Program

38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 compsci majors earned their master's degree from Boise State. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in compsci.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Boise State also has a doctoral program available in compsci. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer Science

Computer Science majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Boise State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science 109

Careers That CompSci Grads May Go Into

A degree in compsci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for ID, the home state for Boise State University.

Occupation Jobs in ID Average Salary in ID
Software Applications Developers 2,800 $86,680
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,410 $102,910
Systems Software Developers 910 $97,310
Computer Workers 790 $80,610
Web Developers 630 $54,720

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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