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 #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,409 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, me students borrow a median amount of $44,810 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the U of I me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of I Online Learning page.
Of the 22 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 56 |
| Biological Engineering | 26 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Other Engineering | 13 |
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