Public Health at Boise State University
Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho and has a total student population of 24,069. Of the 970 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University in 2021, 42 of them were public health majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
Boise State Public Health Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Public Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Online Classes Are Available at Boise State
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
Boise State does offer online education options in public health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
Boise State Public Health Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks public health programs across the country. The following shows how Boise State performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at Boise State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. 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 |
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Most Popular Public Health Basic Certificate Schools | 29 |
Best Value Public Health Basic Certificate Schools | 31 |
Most Focused Public Health Basic Certificate Schools | 34 |
36 | |
Most Popular Online Public Health Schools | 70 |
Best Public Health Graduate Certificate Schools | 118 |
Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
259 | |
Most Focused Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 289 |
Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 301 |
Most Focused Public Health Schools | 383 |
454 | |
Best Public Health Schools | 473 |
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in public health from Boise State. This makes it the #220 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health Student Demographics at Boise State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Boise State University.
Boise State Public Health Bachelor’s Program
About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in public health 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 public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 28 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Boise State Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from Boise State, 79% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 11 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Boise State also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at Boise State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Boise State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Public Health | 46 |
Other Public Health | 9 |
Environmental Health | 2 |
Related Majors
- Health Sciences & Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Health/Medical Prep Programs
- Other Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health 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 |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,070 | $92,980 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 520 | $60,470 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 460 | $72,440 |
Health Specialties Professors | 300 | $101,590 |
Community Health Workers | 280 | $35,840 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Karthikc123 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.