Civil Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Oregon Institute of Technology graduates in civil engineering earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon Institute of Technology Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 colleges reporting civil engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
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| 217 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $77,498 | $82,487 | #163 | $65,622 |
| 218 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $77,342 | $79,437 | #192 | $61,898 |
| 219 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,991 | $70,107 | #231 | $61,547 |
| 220 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $76,642 | $77,094 | #215 | $64,425 |
| 221 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $76,508 | $82,104 | #175 | $70,474 |
| 222 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $75,882 | $77,150 | #214 | $60,287 |
| 223 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $75,732 | $85,752 | #131 | $60,086 |
Other Majors at Oregon Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $112,169 | $82,242 | #4 of 27 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $101,534 | $76,780 | #87 of 258 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $98,594 | $83,906 | #25 of 253 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,470 | $75,750 | #80 of 318 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $89,839 | $73,903 | #12 of 93 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $88,036 | — | #14 of 61 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $85,900 | $58,253 | #227 of 459 |
| Engineering | $81,872 | — | #17 of 19 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,944 | — | #19 of 275 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $78,089 | $66,691 | #14 of 76 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,724 | $26,591 | #40 of 59 |
| Biology | — | $28,606 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon Institute of Technology civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,425 one year after graduating and $76,642 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon Institute of Technology rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Oregon Institute of Technology ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,666.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.