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.