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Chemical Engineering at University of Idaho

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, take a look at what University of Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Idaho.

Online Class Availability at University of Idaho

Online coursework is an option at University of Idaho. Among 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at University of Idaho

Use these rankings to compare University of Idaho’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Value	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#154 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Value	Idaho	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#154 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from University of Idaho

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,101
2 years	$68,499
3 years	$73,393
4 years	$82,397
5 years	$86,046

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of $82,397, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 13 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Idaho, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, below the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 3 master’s chemical engineering graduates at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 33% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Idaho

Of the 1 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at University of Idaho

This Chemical Engineering program at University of Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Chemical Engineering program at University of Idaho pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.