Mechanical Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Oregon Institute of Technology graduates in mechanical engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon Institute of Technology Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $95,957 | $87,315 | #238 | $60,996 |
| 78 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $95,896 | $94,217 | #129 | $71,746 |
| 79 | Boston University Boston, MA | $95,757 | $84,324 | #278 | $76,337 |
| 80 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $95,470 | $96,032 | #105 | $75,750 |
| 81 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,341 | $108,220 | #17 | $73,984 |
| 82 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $95,329 | $93,660 | #139 | $80,187 |
| 83 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $95,114 | $98,971 | #78 | $74,611 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Civil Engineering | $76,642 | $64,425 | #220 of 233 |
| 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 mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,750 one year after graduating and $95,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon Institute of Technology rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Oregon Institute of Technology ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,458.
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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.