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Engineering Schools in Oregon

555 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Oregon

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 445
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 96
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 96
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 96
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.7%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Oregon

58,030 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Oregon

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $94,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 5 colleges in Oregon that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students get financical aid.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,498.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,323 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 94% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,979 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Portland. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,029.

Engineering Careers in OR

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 34% $80,330
Software Applications Developers 32% $100,080
Cost Estimators 25% $68,590
Architecture Professors 25% $76,110
Electrical Engineers 21% $88,880
Engineering Professors 19% $97,330
Mechanical Engineers 19% $82,680
Systems Software Developers 18% $105,870
Industrial Engineers 18% $88,640
Chemical Engineers 17% $91,740
Aerospace Engineers 17% $96,380
Civil Engineers 16% $85,860
Biomedical Engineers 16% $83,090
Environmental Engineers 14% $91,660
Health and Safety Engineers 14% $85,280
Engineers 14% $87,070
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $129,510
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Physicists 11% $87,930
Computer Network Architects 11% $107,730
Industrial Production Managers 10% $90,070
Electronics Engineers 9% $86,520
Agricultural Engineers 0% $0
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Natural Resources & Conservation 297
Computer & Information Sciences 244
Physical Sciences 215
Mathematics & Statistics 199
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 180
Architecture/Urban Planning 141
Agriculture 112
Engineering Technologies 59

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