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2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,409 Avg Student Debt
$69,248 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Badge [Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-engineering/electrical-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for electrical engineering students.

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2026 Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools in Oregon

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the electrical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Electrical Engineering Schools

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Portland State University tops our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $29,593 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $99,396 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,593 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes Oregon Institute Of Technology one of the best values for electrical engineering. Set in the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of Oregon Institute Of Technology earn a median of $76,780 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Oregon State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,167 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $77,636 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,167 median debt. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Portland is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $20,875. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from University Of Portland generally make around $79,423. That is a strong return on a $20,875 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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