2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Oregon State University the best value school in Oregon for engineering students. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oregon State are $12,188 a 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.
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Out of the 5 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. OIT is a small public school located in the remote 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OIT is ranked #3 for overall quality for engineering in Oregon.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Portland State University are $9,807 a 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Portland. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools in Oregon list. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Portland are $49,864 a 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, University of Portland is ranked #5 for overall quality for engineering in Oregon.
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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 town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GFU are $38,520 a 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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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 25,076 |
| Washington | 3,545 |
| Hawaii | 301 |
| Nevada | 900 |
| Alaska | 178 |
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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).
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