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College of Engineering, University of Idaho - July 06, 2008

College of Engineering

Office of the Dean
College of Engineering
Janssen Engineering 125
PO Box 441011
Moscow, ID 83844-1011
http://www.engr.uidaho.edu/
deanengr@uidaho.edu
Office: 208.885.6479
Fax: 208.885.6645

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engineering: An Overview

Have you ever wondered who invented instant messaging or why today's cars are more efficient and cause less pollution? The answer: engineers.

At the University of Idaho College of Engineering, you can get an accredited undergraduate degree in any of these areas:

  • Biological & Agricultural Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Whichever area you choose, engineering offers a wide range of options and specialties. You may choose to work in a corporation, entrepreneur your own business or apply your engineering background to a career in law, medicine or business. Starting salaries for engineering undergraduates average between $43,000 and $55,000.

The College of Engineering at the University of Idaho is the only comprehensive engineering program in the state that offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. Our undergraduate engineering programs are also ABET-accredited, which means you can be sure your degree is recognized and respected by industry and academia.

We have a lot to share about the College of Engineering at the University of Idaho. Our undergraduate program is ranked yearly by the U.S. News and World Report "America's Best Colleges" guide.

Surprised? Well, guess what?

  • The College of Engineering offers the most comprehensive ABET-accredited program in the state with undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees.
  • Our student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
  • We offer engineering degrees in traditional disciplines, but we also feature multidisciplinary initiatives like biological/agricultural engineering and ecohydraulic engineering.
  • We've been educating engineers for more than 100 years.

Over those 100 years, we've developed a nationally-recognized reputation. And there's more...

  • Our grads are in business and academia around the world.
  • Top companies offer our students jobs, research, and internship opportunities.
  • We consistently compete in and win national engineering competitions.

A perfect fit:

  • A student body of nearly 12,000 means lots of interesting people from many disciplines with something going on all the time.
  • An engineering college of 1,700 with 90 faculty means individual attention, small class sizes and a faculty advisor for every student.
  • We attract the same research funding as a huge university, but we feel more like a small town.

Moscow is a culturally-rich college town in the middle of a booming region:

  • Northern Idaho is an outdoor enthusiast's dream! Our winter's feature some of the best ski areas around. Our summers offer warm temperatures and rivers perfect for fishing or water sports.
  • Moscow ranked 29th out of the 40 best college towns in America, according to Outside magazine.
  • The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival hosts world-class concerts and cultural events.
  • But we're not isolated - Spokane is 1.5 hours away and 6 hours from Boise and Seattle.

Silver and golden opportunities:

  • Campus life, with WAC sports, is a blast - and don't forget fraternities, sororities and clubs!
  • Every season is distinct, each with fun things to do like sledding, hiking, biking or camping.
  • You'll notice that it's easy to get to know people.
  • The University of Idaho is home to 117 years of proud tradition.

Invest in yourself:

  • We offer numerous scholarships.
  • We also offer plenty of work-study, co-op and internship opportunities.
  • There's still more!!!
    And don't rule out a college loan - remember the average starting salary for engineers ranges between $43,000 and $55,000.

Your future is wide open:

  • The College of Engineering boasts nearly 100% placement for graduates.
  • The College and the University have close relationships with many successful, nationwide corporations as well as small businesses and start-up companies.

Average Starting Salary Offers

Academic Discipline Starting Salary
Chemical Engineering $54,256
Computer Engineering $51,496
Electrical Engineering $52,009
Biological & Agricultural Engineering $49,753
Mechanical Engineering $51,046
Computer Science $51,292
Civil Engineering $43,462
Business $40,413
Science $37,734
Communications $31,429
Humanities/Social Sciences $31,232
Education $31,005
Fall 2005 Salary Survey, JobWeb