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Monday, March 31, 2025

Graduates earn 2,540 degrees, certificates from Idaho State University

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About 33.5 percent of the 2,540 degrees and certificates handed out by Idaho State University in 2017-18 were to students in health professions and related programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The agency's National Center for Education Statistics shows the public institution in Pocatello conferred 338 bachelor's degrees and 200 master's degrees in health professions and related programs.

But the single most popular program was for a associate's degree in general studies. Data shows the school gave out 161 associate's degrees in general studies, followed by 135 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse and 68 master's degrees in physician assistant.

The university enrolled 12,363 students for 2017-18, including 10,401 in undergraduate programs and 1,962 in graduate programs.

Degrees awarded for 2017-18
ProgramBachelor's degrees awardedAssociates degreesGraduate and professional degrees awardedCertificates awardedTotal degrees and certificates awardedPercent of total
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse135353-173
Physician Assistant--68-68
Pharmacy--67-67
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--59-59
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General53---53
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist42-3-45
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training---3737
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist27-8-35
Dietetics/Dietitian12--1931
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist27---27
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)-10-1525
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician221--23
Physical Therapy/Therapist--23-23
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist20---20
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant-19--19
Nursing Practice--17-17
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor--16-16
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--16-16
Medical/Clinical Assistant-14--14
Public Health Education and Promotion7-6-13
Health/Health Care Administration/Management13---13
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage-4-812
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist-11--11
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--11-11
Public Health, General--8-8
Athletic Training/Trainer--4-4
Audiology/Audiologist--4-4
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other--3-3
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder---33
Pharmaceutical Sciences--1-1
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist-----
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs-----
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician-----
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design-----
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other-----
Health Professions and Related Programs total3381143178285133.5
Business Administration and Management, General60-60-120
Accounting27-21-48
Human Resources Development12-16-28
Business/Commerce, General1016--26
Finance, General18---18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General18---18
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General38-415
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping-3-69
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry---11
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary-----
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services total14827971128311.1
General Studies52161--213
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies10---10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities total62161--2238.8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching53-23-76
Elementary Education and Teaching30-3-33
Music Teacher Education10---10
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other--10-10
Educational/Instructional Technology--8-8
Secondary Education and Teaching5-3-8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--7-7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services--6-6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4---4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4---4
Social Science Teacher Education3---3
Biology Teacher Education3---3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education2---2
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor--2-2
Health Teacher Education1---1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other1---1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor---11
Spanish Language Teacher Education1---1
History Teacher Education-----
Chemistry Teacher Education-----
Speech Teacher Education-----
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs-----
Business Teacher Education-----
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness-----
Drama and Dance Teacher Education-----
Art Teacher Education-----
Mathematics Teacher Education-----
Earth Science Teacher Education-----
Education, General-----
Physics Teacher Education-----
Education total117-6211807.1
Mechanical Engineering40-5-45
Civil Engineering, General32-5-37
Electrical and Electronics Engineering31---31
Nuclear Engineering12-15-27
Engineering Science--5-5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering--3-3
Systems Engineering--2-2
Engineering total115-35-1505.9
Instrumentation Technology/Technician-26--26
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician511-420
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician-3-1518
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician17-917
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician412--16
Surveying Technology/Surveying9---9
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician---66
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician24--6
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD---66
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician13--4
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician-3--3
Engineering Technology, General-----
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology-----
Computer Software Technology/Technician-----
Robotics Technology/Technician-----
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields total2269-401315.2
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician-11-1728
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician119-626
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician-4-1317
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician-2-810
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician---66
Business Machine Repair-----
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology-----
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians total136-50873.4
Political Science and Government, General16-11-27
Sociology20-5-25
Anthropology17-3-20
Geographic Information Science and Cartography--314
Economics, General3---3
International Relations and Affairs-----
Social Sciences total56-221793.1
Psychology, General53-7-60
School Psychology--8311
Experimental Psychology--4-4
Clinical Psychology--3-3
Educational Psychology-----
Psychology total53-223783.1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General48-9-57
Microbiology, General8-3-11
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7---7
Zoology/Animal Biology-----
Biochemistry-----
Botany/Plant Biology-----
Ecology-----
Biological And Biomedical Sciences total63-12-753
Welding Technology/Welder-10-2939
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist-4-26
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist-----
Precision Production total-14-31451.8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications211-922
Computer Science15---15
Informatics2---2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2---2
Information Science/Studies-----
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design-----
Computer and Information Sciences, General-----
Computer Programming, Specific Applications-----
Computer Programming/Programmer, General-----
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services total2111-9411.6
Spanish Language and Literature12--820
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation88--16
German Language and Literature4---4
Japanese Language and Literature---11
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics-----
French Language and Literature-----
American Sign Language (ASL)-----
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics total248-9411.6
Geology/Earth Science, General7-6-13
Physics, General612-9
Chemistry, General7---7
Physics, Other2-3-5
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other-----
Physical Sciences total22111-341.3
Child Care and Support Services Management-7-2532
Child Care Provider/Assistant-----
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General-----
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences total-7-25321.3
Art/Art Studies, General12-4-16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General4-2-6
Dance, General4---4
Music, General3---3
Film/Cinema/Video Studies2---2
Music Performance, General1---1
Visual and Performing Arts total26-6-321.3
Criminal Justice/Police Science---99
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-7--7
Fire Science/Fire-fighting42--6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other24--6
Critical Infrastructure Protection-2-13
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services total615-10311.2
English Language and Literature, General20-9-29
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other-----
English Language and Literature/Letters total20-9-291.1
Social Work26---26
Public Administration--1-1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions total26-1-271.1
Communication, General17-4-21
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2---2
Mass Communication/Media Studies2---2
Organizational Communication, General--1-1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs total21-5-261
History, General15---15
Public/Applied History--3-3
History total15-3-180.7
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General---1616
Culinary Arts/Chef Training-----
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist-----
Personal and Culinary Services total---16160.6
Mathematics, General315-9
Statistics, General1---1
Mathematics and Statistics total415-100.4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18--9
Legal Professions and Studies total18--90.4
Gerontology---33
International/Global Studies2---2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General--1-1
Historic Preservation and Conservation-----
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-----
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies total2-1360.2
Environmental Science2-2-4
Natural Resources and Conservation total2-2-40.2
Electrician-1--1
Building Construction Technology-----
Lineworker-----
Carpentry/Carpenter-----
Construction Trades total-1--10
Philosophy1---1
Philosophy and Religious Studies total1---10
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)-----
American/United States Studies/Civilization-----
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies total------
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design-----
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services total------
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-----
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies total------

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