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Electrical Engineering at University of Idaho

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, consider the program at University of Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Idaho is in Moscow, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Idaho.

Studying Online at University of Idaho

Distance learning is available at University of Idaho. Among 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) studied exclusively online and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Idaho

Use these rankings to compare University of Idaho’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#238 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#238 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Idaho

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,060
2 years	$74,347
3 years	$79,227
4 years	$89,605
5 years	$97,164

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho report median earnings of $89,605, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho are 17% women (6) and 83% men (29).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Among the 20 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Idaho, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 15% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 12 master’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Idaho

Of the 2 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Idaho

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	35

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at University of Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
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.