Best Civil Engineering Schools in Oregon

Oregon has 5 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 337 recent graduates. Graduates earn $62,156 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $60,160.

5
Schools in OR
$62,156
OR Avg. Earnings
$60,160
National Avg.
252
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Oregon

Public Schools (4)
$63,095
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$58,402
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Oregon produce comparable or higher early earnings for Civil Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Civil Engineering Schools in Oregon, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

$63,430
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,966
Graduates: 101
Acceptance: 78.8%
#2
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus logo

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

$63,430
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,966
Graduates: 101
Acceptance: 68.4%
#3
University of Portland logo

University of Portland

Portland, OR · Private

$58,402
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,261
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: 95.4%
#4
Portland State University logo

Portland State University

Portland, OR · Public

$57,860
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $61,483
Graduates: 83
Acceptance: 90.9%
#5
Oregon Institute of Technology logo

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public

$67,660
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $58,292
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 91.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Oregon?
Oregon State University ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Oregon with median graduate earnings of $63,430 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Oregon?
Civil Engineering graduates in Oregon earn an average of $62,156 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $60,160 for this major.
What is the hardest Civil Engineering school to get into in Oregon?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Oregon with an acceptance rate of 68.4%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 85.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Civil Engineering in Oregon?
In Oregon, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $58,402 vs $63,095 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.