Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how OIT stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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OIT is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #203 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #39 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oregon Institute of Technology conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from OIT report a median salary of $81,889 a year. This is higher than $76,017, the median for all majors at OIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at OIT, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,258 in student loans. This is below $27,551, the typical median for all majors at OIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,572 | $34,900 |
| Fees | $2,296 | $2,296 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 90% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at OIT were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mechanical engineering majors at Oregon Institute of Technology.