Boise State University (Boise State) is a four-year, public school located in Boise, ID.

It offers 111 graduate programs - 62 Master's, 14 Doctorate, 33 Post-bachelor's, and 2 Post-master's. The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees is $10,486 for in-state and $28,605 for out-of-state students.

A total of 3,179 students is enrolled in graduate schools out of total 26,670 students at Boise State. Boise State offers online graduate programs and 1,625 out of 3,179 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively.

You can find Boise State's health profession programs at health professions information page.


Graduate Program Overview

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $10,486 for Idaho residents and $28,605 for out-of-state students. It offers 111 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.

Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameBoise State University
TypeFour-year, Public
Address1910 University Dr, Boise, ID
Graduate School Students3,193 students
1,625 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)In-State$10,486
Out-of-State$28,605
Student to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 111 Graduate Programs
62 Master's, 14 Doctorate, 35 Post graduate certificates

2024 Graduate Program Tuition at Boise State University

The following tables describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at Boise State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Idaho residents, the tuition & fees are $10,486 and $28,605 for non-Idaho residents.

The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $510 for Idaho residents and $941 for out-of-state students.

2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$7,645$25,764
Fees$2,841$2,841
Cost per Credit$510$941
Books & Supplies$1,226
Room & Board$16,610 (On-Campus) / $13,080 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$5,723 (On-Campus) / $6,064 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$34,045$52,164
Off-Campus Total$30,856$48,975

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

Boise State University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 111 major areas - 62 Master's (11 online programs), 14 Doctorate (2 online programs), 33 Post-Bachelor's (12 online programs), 2 Post-Master's (1 online programs). 1,028 students have been conferred Master's degree and 60 students have received Doctorate degree last year.

The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.

Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total1,0286013015
Men35029356
Women67831959

Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 2 NOT OFFER
Natural Resources Management and Policy NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
EducationNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Bilingual and Multilingual EducationONLINE NOT OFFER 4ONLINE NOT OFFER
Curriculum and Instruction35 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Educational Leadership and Administration NOT OFFER NOT OFFER 13
Educational/Instructional Technology30ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE
Educational Evaluation and Research4 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Special Education and Teaching17ONLINE NOT OFFER ONLINE NOT OFFER
Special Education and Teaching (other)NOT OFFER NOT OFFER 5 NOT OFFER
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Elementary Education and Teaching15 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Secondary Education and Teaching16 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1ONLINE NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)NOT OFFER NOT OFFER 1 NOT OFFER
Art Teacher Education NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
English/Language Arts Teacher Education NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Foreign Language Teacher EducationNOT OFFER NOT OFFER ONLINE NOT OFFER
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 15ONLINE NOT OFFER
Mathematics Teacher Education2 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Music Teacher Education NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Reading Teacher Education11ONLINE NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
History Teacher EducationNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)NOT OFFER NOT OFFER 1 NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Civil Engineering7 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Materials Engineering NOT OFFER
Mechanical Engineering8 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Electrical and Computer Engineering8 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Nuclear Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Creative Writing5 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing NOT OFFER 1 NOT OFFER
Rhetoric and Composition2 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
General Literature6 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences11 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology14 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (other)NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Zoology/Animal Biology (other)2 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Exercise Physiology8 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
EcologyNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics12 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Dispute ResolutionNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 5ONLINE NOT OFFER
Human Computer InteractionNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 4ONLINE NOT OFFER
Digital HumanitiesNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)4 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management17 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry6 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Geology/Earth Science NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Geophysics and Seismology NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Hydrology and Water Resources Science1 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/PolicyONLINE NOT OFFER 3ONLINE NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Administration25 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Public Policy AnalysisNOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Social Work255 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Anthropology5 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics7 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 5 NOT OFFER
Political Science and Government6 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Design and Visual Communications1 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Music Performance3 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Conducting1 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Healthcare InnovationONLINE NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19ONLINE NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Athletic Training/Trainer8 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Genetic Counseling/Counselor10ONLINE NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Public Health16 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Public Health (other) NOT OFFER
Nursing Practice18ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management190 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFER NOT OFFER 1 NOT OFFER
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER
Accounting NOT OFFER ONLINE NOT OFFER
Human Resources DevelopmentONLINE NOT OFFER 37ONLINE NOT OFFER
Master'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History3 NOT OFFER NOT OFFER NOT OFFER

Graduate Student Population

Boise State graduate schools have a total of 3,193 postgraduate students. By gender, it has 1,113 male and 2,080 female postgrad students.

By attending status, there are 1,188 full-time and 2,005 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers distance learning for graduate programs, and 1,625 students enrolled through online exclusively and 220 students are taking some online graduate courses.

By race/ethnicity 2,370 White, 85 Black, and 90 Asian students are attending at Boise State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.

44 grad students are younger than 22 and 980 students are older than 65. It has 1,184 students aged between 22 and 30 and 971 students aged 30 to 40.

Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total3,193
Men1,113
Women2,080
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total3,193
Full-time Students1,188
Part-time Students2,005
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total3,193
American Indian /
Native American
17
Asian90
Black85
Hispanic278
Native Hawaiian /
Other Pacific Islander
8
White2,370
Two or more races85
Un-Known94
Graduate Students Age Distribution
Total3,193
21 & Under44
22-24483
25-29701
30-34541
35-39430
40 & Over980

Online Population

At Boise State University graduate schools, 1,625 students enrolled online exclusively and 220 students enrolled in some online courses.

Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,179
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,625
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses220
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,334
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,625
Idaho Resident684
Other State In U.S.918
Outside of U.S.23