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Mechanical Engineering at University of Idaho

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Idaho.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho

Online coursework is an option at University of Idaho. Of 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) studied exclusively online and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Idaho

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#17 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#17 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Idaho

Those who finish University of Idaho’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	$60,687
2 years	$59,982
3 years	$72,836
4 years	$80,171
5 years	$86,119

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho take home a median $80,171, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Idaho stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Idaho are 11% women (8) and 89% men (68).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Among the 62 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 13% were women (8) and 87% were men (54).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	53
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 13% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 10 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Idaho

Among the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

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 University of Idaho

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Idaho offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	76

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Idaho work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.