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Engineering Schools in Idaho

911 students earned Engineering degrees in Idaho in the 2020-2021 year.

An Engineering major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Idaho

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 686
Master’s Degree 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Associate Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Idaho

16,110 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Idaho

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $95,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 9 colleges in Idaho that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,964.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Boise State grads earn an average salary of $38,776. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

An average student at BYU - I will pay a net price of $6,698. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,647. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending NIC will pay a net price of $7,207. In their early career, NIC grads earn an average salary of $30,270.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending College of Southern Idaho will pay a net price of $5,188.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Engineering Careers in ID

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 30% $83,510
Physicists 25% $111,110
Aerospace Engineers 25% $0
Operations Research Analysts 24% $67,330
Cost Estimators 18% $57,270
Industrial Production Managers 15% $94,040
Industrial Engineers 15% $91,610
Engineering Professors 15% $111,200
Nuclear Engineers 14% $124,370
Health and Safety Engineers 13% $94,380
Chemical Engineers 13% $106,780
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 11% $0
Civil Engineers 11% $73,280
Mechanical Engineers 10% $80,020
Electronics Engineers 10% $0
Materials Engineers 10% $0
Electrical Engineers 9% $91,720
Engineers 8% $111,050
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $118,190
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Environmental Engineers 3% $95,530
Computer Network Architects 3% $0
Mining and Geological Engineers 0% $73,220
Architecture Professors 0% $91,670
Biomedical Engineers 0% $0
Agricultural Engineers 0% $0
Computer Hardware Engineers -6% $101,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 891
Computer & Information Sciences 819
Engineering Technologies 422
Agriculture 324
Natural Resources & Conservation 289
Physical Sciences 208
Mathematics & Statistics 148
Architecture/Urban Planning 104

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