Academics at University of Idaho

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Idaho, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Idaho:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 17 students per faculty member, University of Idaho is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. University of Idaho employs 85% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at University of Idaho can choose from 109 majors with reported graduates spanning 30 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Idaho are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Idaho.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at University of Idaho, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Idaho may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 4,118 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (76% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Idaho.

Explore Further on University of Idaho

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at University of Idaho — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at University of Idaho — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at University of Idaho — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at University of Idaho — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of Idaho — regional and program accreditation status