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Mechanical Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Oregon Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oregon Institute of Technology is in Klamath Falls, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Oregon Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at Oregon Institute of Technology

Distance learning is available 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.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Oregon Institute of Technology

Rankings can help you compare Oregon Institute of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 7
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology

Those who finish Oregon Institute of Technology’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	$61,982
2 years	$60,839

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oregon Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oregon Institute of Technology are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oregon Institute of Technology

Of the 10 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oregon Institute of Technology, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon Institute of Technology, below the national average of 30%.*

*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 Institute of Technology

The Mechanical Engineering program at Oregon Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	10

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Oregon Institute of Technology work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

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.