University of Idaho Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Idaho
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Idaho's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Idaho to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for U of I Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $25,500 | $44,640 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $15,000 | $53,360 | |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Not Reported | $47,730 | |
| Agricultural Public Services | Not Reported | $36,130 | |
| Animal Sciences | $26,580 | $27,500 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24,410 | $29,690 | |
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $28,240 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,850 | $57,320 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $25,000 | $42,680 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $27,000 | $71,200 | |
| Chemistry | $21,850 | $42,680 | |
| Civil Engineering | $29,940 | $60,620 | |
| Computer Science | $19,500 | $75,200 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $42,120 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,950 | $24,040 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Not Reported | $29,140 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $27,000 | $68,970 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $23,770 | $24,620 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,500 | $50,180 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,300 | $30,410 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $25,000 | $25,190 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $25,000 | $39,370 | |
| Forestry | $25,000 | $39,590 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $26,900 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,310 | $30,050 | |
| History | $25,000 | $24,040 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,920 | $28,600 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $24,640 | $39,150 | |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $27,000 | $26,930 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $21,400 | $32,280 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $30,430 | $31,130 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $25,000 | $49,680 | |
| Marketing | $24,810 | $40,960 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $24,750 | $61,520 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $14,500 | $28,210 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | Not Reported | $29,140 | |
| Plant Sciences | $18,650 | $31,850 | |
| Political Science and Government | $21,950 | $30,550 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,860 | $27,680 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $22,000 | $31,700 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $24,000 | $28,240 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,000 | $22,090 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $22,550 | $31,910 | |
| Sociology | $24,820 | $30,770 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,500 | $33,340 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,250 | $37,210 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $22,500 | $26,590 |
Salary Score ™ for U of I Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $53,110 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,370 | $38,290 | |
| Architecture | $28,500 | $48,330 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $90,410 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $21,780 | $64,710 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $71,850 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,800 | $56,420 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | $22,520 | $37,750 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $50,110 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $21,510 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $45,130 |
Salary Score ™ for U of I Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,960 | $58,670 | |
| Law | $97,840 | $53,150 |
University of Idaho Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
It is clear that leaning about anthropology, outside of cultural is not a priority 90% + of students being archaeology focused. The wokeness and indoctrination tactics are riddled in every class and non-conforming to liberal narrative voices are silenced. There is a serious lack of classes that actually expand archaeological learning. The program is based in historical anthropology and so students who study prehistory are at a disadvantage. There is a push for Native American studies with anthropology at UIdaho.... Read More
Great institution located in a beautiful college town. Its a school that is small enough to care, big enough to matter.
The school has many resources for students to take advantage of such as the career center that helps current student and alumni alike. There are more than 150 student led organizations so that students can always be involved and feel at home. Outside of campus, there are many quaint shops and cafes that provide a fun time for students.
Overall, belonging to the Vandal family is an experience... Read More