# Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

Public college in Klamath Falls, OR. IPEDS ID 209506.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-institute-of-technology · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/oregon-institute-of-technology.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 95% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,706 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 33% of OR colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $72,273; beats 85% of OR colleges and 87% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,625

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,085 |
| 30-48k | $8,729 |
| 48-75k | $14,385 |
| 75-110k | $18,925 |
| 110k+ | $22,431 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.69 years on average (26% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $72,273 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,085 | $42,609 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,729 | $40,939 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,385 | $67,466 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,925 | $88,758 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,431 | $105,201 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $27,524 in-state; about $51,460 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $13,260 in-state, $37,196 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,604; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–650; SAT math: 500–620; ACT: 18–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,006 applicants, 4,589 admitted, 433 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 95%, ACT 18–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 92%, ACT 22–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (28 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $82,242 | $112,169 | $31,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,780 | $101,534 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $83,906 | $98,594 | $29,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,750 | $95,470 | $26,258 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $73,903 | $89,839 | $28,665 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $88,036 | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,253 | $85,900 | $24,500 |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | $81,872 | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | $80,944 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $66,691 | $78,089 | $25,880 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,425 | $76,642 | $19,833 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $26,591 | $48,724 | $38,546 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $28,606 | not reported | $24,328 |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage not reported (metro), $102,290 (OR), $80,110 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $103,470 (OR), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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