Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what Oregon Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon Institute of Technology is located in Klamath Falls, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Oregon Institute of Technology. Among 5,299 students, 618 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 891 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Oregon Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon Institute of Technology’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #79 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #85 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #422 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology
Students who complete Oregon Institute of Technology’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,086 |
| 2 years | $64,178 |
| 3 years | $76,857 |
| 4 years | $83,520 |
| 5 years | $96,160 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology take home a median $83,520, compared with $76,017 for all Oregon Institute of Technology graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology comes in at $24,364.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Oregon Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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