Construction Engineering at Oregon State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Oregon State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oregon State University sits in Corvallis, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 construction engineering degrees were awarded at Oregon State University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Construction Engineering Rankings at Oregon State University
Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Construction Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 32 |
Earnings for Construction Engineering Graduates from Oregon State University
Graduates of Oregon State University’s Construction Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,542 |
| 2 years | $71,295 |
| 3 years | $81,840 |
| 4 years | $93,310 |
| 5 years | $106,199 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Construction Engineering graduates from Oregon State University report median earnings of $93,310, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Construction Engineering graduates from Oregon State University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Construction Engineering graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Construction Engineering graduates at Oregon State University are 13% women (9) and 87% men (62).
Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Of the 71 bachelor’s construction engineering graduates at Oregon State University, 13% were women (9) and 87% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Construction Engineering Concentrations at Oregon State University
This Construction Engineering program at Oregon State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Construction Engineering program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Construction Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | $86,573 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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.