The most popular undergraduate major at Idaho State University is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Elementary Education and Teaching and Human Resources Development. A list of all 102 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Idaho State University graduates by major.
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 12 |
Information Science/Studies | 19 |
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 31 |
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 8 |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 6 |
Education |
Graduates |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 |
Secondary Education and Teaching | 39 |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 |
Music Teacher Education | 7 |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 45 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Civil Engineering | 16 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 |
Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
Nuclear Engineering | 6 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician | 23 |
Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 17 |
Robotics Technology/Technician | 20 |
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 23 |
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 3 |
Surveying Technology/Surveying | 8 |
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 6 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Spanish Language and Literature | 13 |
American Sign Language (ASL) | 14 |
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 |
Child Care and Support Services Management | 21 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 8 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 28 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
General Studies | 45 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 34 |
Biochemistry | 8 |
Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
Microbiology | 17 |
Zoology/Animal Biology | 27 |
Ecology | 3 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 10 |
Statistics | 2 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 3 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 17 |
Geology/Earth Science | 10 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 5 |
Physics | 16 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 35 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 23 |
Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 3 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 30 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 6 |
Economics | 7 |
International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
Political Science and Government | 38 |
Sociology | 16 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
Carpentry/Carpenter | 5 |
Electrician | 3 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 12 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 23 |
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 18 |
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 16 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 6 |
Welding Technology/Welder | 15 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
Art/Art Studies | 9 |
Music | 3 |
Music Performance | 9 |
Health Professions | 15 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 26 |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 26 |
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 3 |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 9 |
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 21 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 21 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 22 |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 10 |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 28 |
Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 |
Dietetics/Dietitian | 17 |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 12 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 143 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 35 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 13 |
Business Administration and Management | 47 |
Accounting | 22 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 15 |
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 5 |
Finance | 33 |
Human Resources Development | 48 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 10 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
Mass Communication/Media Studies | 26 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142276 IPEDS survey data for Idaho State University.