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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in engineering from U of I. This makes it the #141 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #128 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 students earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from U of I. About 23% of these graduates were women and the other 77% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 13 |
U of I does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of I Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students earned a master's degree in engineering from U of I. About 16% of these graduates were women and the other 84% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Idaho.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 |
| Civil Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 56 |
| Biological Engineering | 26 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Other Engineering | 13 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 12 |
| Materials Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 206 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 151 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 119 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 95 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 54 |
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