Engineering at Oregon State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Oregon State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon State University
Distance learning is available at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Oregon State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon State University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #52 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Oregon State University
Those who finish Oregon State University’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 | $66,640 |
| 2 years | $65,851 |
| 3 years | $77,110 |
| 4 years | $86,031 |
| 5 years | $95,414 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $86,031, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Oregon State University is $24,990.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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