# Oregon State University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,686
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,740 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,666 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $93,740): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,550

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,740 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 | $12,107 | $53,150 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 2.1 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Institute of Technology | $95,470 | $26,258 | $15,706 | 54% |
| Portland State University | $94,223 | $29,113 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Oregon State University | $93,740 | $24,666 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $93,740 | $24,666 | $18,048 | 56% |
| University of Portland | $93,119 | $23,681 | $28,210 | 80% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage $106,700 Corvallis, OR, $103,470 OR, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported Corvallis, OR, $80,460 OR, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $181,080 Corvallis, OR, $177,190 OR, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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