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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oregon

646 students earned ME degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 560
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 11,250 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Oregon

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $103,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $44,536 after graduation. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $12,498. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending OIT will pay a net price of $15,680. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,389 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,653 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $30,839. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in OR

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Cost Estimators 25% $68,590
Engineering Professors 19% $97,330
Mechanical Engineers 19% $82,680
Aerospace Engineers 17% $96,380
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $129,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Electrical Engineering 359
Civil Engineering 327
Chemical Engineering 140
114
Industrial Engineering 85
Biomedical Engineering 83
Construction Engineering 80
Manufacturing Engineering 65

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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