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Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 389 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Oregon State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University

Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Oregon State University

Rankings can help you compare Oregon State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 5
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 55
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#42 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#121 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#207 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 5
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 55
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#42 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#121 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#207 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Oregon State University

Students who complete Oregon State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,431
2 years	$64,335
3 years	$77,646
4 years	$86,021
5 years	$96,023

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $86,021, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Oregon State University comes in at $24,666.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oregon State University are 16% women (61) and 84% men (328).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University

Among the 342 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 16% were women (55) and 84% were men (287).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	209
Hispanic / Latino	49
Black / African American	2
Asian	14
Two or More Races	31
International (Nonresident)	29
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Oregon State University

Of the 35 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (31).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 14% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Oregon State University

Among the 12 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University, above the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Oregon State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Oregon State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	389

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.