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Mechanical Engineering at Idaho State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Idaho State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Idaho State University sits in Pocatello, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Idaho State University.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Many students take online classes at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Idaho State University

Use these rankings to compare Idaho State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#217 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#361 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Idaho State University

Graduates of Idaho State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,126
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$69,853
4 years	$76,646
5 years	$88,026

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Idaho State University report median earnings of $76,646, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Idaho State University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Idaho State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Idaho State University are 26% women (5) and 74% men (14).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 15 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Idaho State University, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 4 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Idaho State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Idaho State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Idaho State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	19

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Idaho State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.