University of Idaho
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Idaho?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
43%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Idaho has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
2-9
2-9
434
10-19
338
20-29
215
30-39
73
40-49
48
50-99
79
100+
40
Honors Programs
University of Idaho has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Idaho's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Idaho:
76%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $52,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$52,000
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Idaho's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Criminology
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Animal Sciences, General
43.4
56.12
68.84
81.56
94.28
107
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 54
- Range Science and Management 16
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 15
- Horticultural Science 14
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 11
- Agricultural Mechanization, General 8
- Agronomy and Crop Science 4
- Animal Sciences, General 4
- Crop Production 3
- Food Science 2
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 2
- Soil Sciences, Other 1
- Horticultural Science 1
- Agronomy and Crop Science 1
- Crop Production 1
- Food Technology and Processing 0
- Agricultural Economics 0
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 40
- Interior Architecture 12
- Landscape Architecture 4
- Environmental Design/Architecture 2
Area
- Latin American Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 48
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
- Conservation Biology 11
- Microbiology, General 9
- Biochemistry 5
- Biotechnology 4
- Molecular Biology 3
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 2
- Entomology 1
- Ecology 1
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 1
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 57
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 33
- Finance, General 27
- Business/Managerial Economics 20
- Accounting 18
- Business Administration and Management, General 16
- Operations Management and Supervision 11
- Management Information Systems, General 7
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6
- Finance, General 6
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
- Business Administration and Management, General 5
- Accounting 4
- Operations Management and Supervision 3
- Business/Managerial Economics 3
- Management Information Systems, General 1
- Accounting and Business/Management 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
- Organizational Communication, General 16
- Advertising 12
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 10
- Public Relations/Image Management 6
- Journalism 6
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
- Advertising 1
- Public Relations/Image Management 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 19
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 47
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 38
- Secondary Education and Teaching 32
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
- Agricultural Teacher Education 7
- Music Teacher Education 6
- Music Teacher Education 3
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
- Technical Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 62
- Civil Engineering, General 25
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 20
- Chemical Engineering 13
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering 10
- Computer Engineering, General 1
- Metallurgical Engineering 0
- Materials Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Creative Writing 9
- English Language and Literature, General 9
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2
- Creative Writing 1
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 20
- Apparel and Textiles, General 12
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 9
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 7
- Spanish Language and Literature 3
- Applied Linguistics 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 38
- Health and Wellness, General 1
History
- History, General 21
- History, General 3
- American History (United States) 0
- European History 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 35
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 10
- Applied Mathematics, General 3
- Statistics, General 1
- Mathematical Biology 1
- Mathematical Biology 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 31
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 25
- Forestry, General 19
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 12
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 11
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 4
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 0
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician 0
Parks
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 10
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 9
- Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science, General 9
- Physics, General 8
- Chemistry, General 8
- Chemistry, General 1
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science 0
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 107
- Psychology, General 17
Social Sciences
- Criminology 59
- Political Science and Government, General 33
- Sociology, General 23
- Criminology 13
- International Relations and Affairs 12
- Sociology, General 9
- International Relations and Affairs 9
- Anthropology, General 4
- Economics, General 4
- Political Science and Government, General 2
- Geography 2
- Anthropology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 13
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
- Music Performance, General 9
- Music Theory and Composition 6
- Art/Art Studies, General 5
- Dance, General 2
- Voice and Opera 2
- Music Performance, General 1
- Music, General 1
- Music Management 1
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
- Interior Design 0
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