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2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

5 Colleges
$24,422 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$63,246 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 6th in Oregon. In fact, 2,281 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best value experiences for engineering students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for engineering majors pursuing a .

Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Engineering

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR
$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Oregon State University to be the best value school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oregon State are $12,188 per year. Engineering majors at Oregon State take out an average of $25,256 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $403.

Full Engineering at Oregon State University Report

#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oregon Institute of Technology is a great value for engineering students. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OIT are $11,732 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at OIT accumulate an average of around $30,571 in student debt.

OIT also made our Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list, coming in at #3.

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$9,807 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Portland State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland State University are $9,807 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $32,655 in student debt.

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#4

University of Portland

Portland, OR
$49,864 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 5 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Portland landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

University of Portland undergraduate students pay an average of $49,864 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at University of Portland accumulate an average of around $25,212 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $596.

University of Portland did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list.

Read full report on Engineering at University of Portland

#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR
$38,520 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at George Fox University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Oregon. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GFU are $38,520 per year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at GFU take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $621.

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Best Value Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 25,076
Washington 3,545
Hawaii 301
Nevada 900
Alaska 178

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.

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