by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with ee programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in ee from U of I. This makes it the #104 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2021, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $66,060. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,521 for all ee students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, ee students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,477 for all ee majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at University of Idaho.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from U of I in 2020-2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ee from U of I. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 |
| Civil Engineering | 48 |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 |
| Biological Engineering | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
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