Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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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| 110 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $93,816 | $86,291 | #250 | $70,819 |
| 111 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $93,764 | $97,566 | #90 | $73,049 |
| 112 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $93,740 | $94,292 | #126 | $68,686 |
| 113 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $93,740 | $94,292 | #127 | $68,686 |
| 114 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $93,721 | $85,280 | #268 | $62,554 |
| 115 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $93,694 | $106,351 | #30 | $75,759 |
| 116 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $93,638 | $95,231 | #114 | $74,267 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,372 | $119,847 | — |
Other Majors at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,405 | $85,376 | #75 of 349 |
| Construction Engineering | $105,964 | $80,936 | #4 of 13 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,359 | $77,636 | #59 of 258 |
| Physics | $103,167 | $48,169 | #6 of 107 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,653 | $78,425 | #29 of 94 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $100,182 | $48,134 | #30 of 118 |
| Engineering | $94,278 | $71,549 | #10 of 19 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $94,105 | $69,657 | #10 of 12 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,741 | $71,618 | #111 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,822 | $70,635 | #58 of 233 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $88,149 | $63,000 | #61 of 166 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,699 | $68,223 | #7 of 46 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $85,369 | $72,154 | #12 of 15 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $81,691 | $54,095 | #20 of 26 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,427 | $52,156 | #215 of 452 |
| Chemistry | $78,417 | $41,779 | #27 of 209 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,219 | $53,694 | #350 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,660 | $47,555 | #264 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,205 | $45,015 | #143 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $72,318 | $45,204 | #137 of 309 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $72,311 | $52,031 | #17 of 77 |
| Forest Engineering | $72,107 | $51,279 | — |
| Economics | $70,436 | $45,708 | #268 of 368 |
| Food Science and Technology | $63,531 | $43,923 | #25 of 29 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,354 | $39,157 | #250 of 565 |
| Public Health | $62,633 | $40,682 | #66 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,096 | $40,737 | #145 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,434 | $35,614 | #78 of 299 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $59,184 | $23,086 | #17 of 50 |
| Plant Sciences | $57,950 | $38,397 | #20 of 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University-Cascades Campus mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,686 one year after graduating and $93,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks #113 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,168.
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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.