by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ME.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #172 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in ME from U of I. This makes it the #102 most popular school for ME master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in ME in 2021, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $60,687. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all ME students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, ME students borrow a median amount of $23,219 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at University of Idaho.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 students earned a bachelor's degree in ME from U of I. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 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 ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ME from U of I. About 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% 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 master's in ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 70 |
| Civil Engineering | 48 |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 |
| Biological Engineering | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
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