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Engineering at University of Idaho

Engineering at University of Idaho

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at University of Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Idaho is in Moscow, ID.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho

Many students take online classes at University of Idaho. Of 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Idaho

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Idaho #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #4 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #18 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 32
Best Value Nationwide #326 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #525 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Idaho #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #4 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #18 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 32
Best Value Nationwide #326 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #525 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Idaho

Graduates of University of Idaho’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Idaho
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,019
2 years $65,124
3 years $72,680
4 years $82,277
5 years $87,667

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Idaho report median earnings of $82,277, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Idaho

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Idaho comes in at $25,125.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Idaho go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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