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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 4 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 337 recent graduates. Graduates in Idaho earn $60,116 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

4
Schools in ID
$60,116
ID Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Idaho

Public Schools (2)
$60,004
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$64,493
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,489 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Idaho, Ranked by Earnings

#1
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Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID ·

$55,964
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $58,126
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: N/A
#2
University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

$59,982
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $60,687
Graduates: 87
Acceptance: 79.1%
#3
Brigham Young University-Idaho logo

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$64,493
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,318
Graduates: 118
Acceptance: 97.0%
#4
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Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public

$60,025
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $61,725
Graduates: 103
Acceptance: 84.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Idaho?
Idaho State University ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Idaho with median graduate earnings of $55,964 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Idaho?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Idaho earn an average of $60,116 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Idaho?
University of Idaho is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Idaho with an acceptance rate of 79.1%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 86.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Idaho?
In Idaho, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $64,493 vs $60,004 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Idaho

Computer Science $76,250 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,315 Construction Management $66,746 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,829 Civil Engineering $56,446 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $50,913 Agricultural Business and Management $45,072 Finance and Financial Management Services $44,865
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.