Here is an overview of this program at UIdaho. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIdaho among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #292 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 292 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Idaho | 2 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at UIdaho, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Idaho conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UIdaho is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIdaho report a median salary of $80,171 a year. This is above $51,744, the median for all majors at UIdaho.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIdaho, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at UIdaho.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,182 | $25,992 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
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Among recent graduates, 87% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UIdaho were White. Approximately 85% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIdaho. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |