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Mechanical Engineering at Boise State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Boise State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boise State University is located in Boise, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Boise State University.

Studying Online at Boise State University

Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Of 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Boise State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 4
Best Value	Idaho	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#227 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#323 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Boise State University

Students who complete Boise State University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,725
2 years	$60,025
3 years	$66,772
4 years	$77,285
5 years	$85,566

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Boise State University take home a median $77,285, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Boise State University is $24,833.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Boise State University are 20% women (16) and 80% men (63).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 64 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Boise State University, 16% were women (10) and 84% were men (54).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	9
Asian	2
Two or More Races	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 10 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Boise State University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Boise State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Boise State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Boise State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	79

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.