Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oregon

Oregon has 5 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 652 recent graduates. Graduates earn $62,768 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

5
Schools in OR
$62,768
OR Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Oregon

Public Schools (4)
$63,175
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$61,144
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oregon, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Oregon Institute of Technology logo

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public

$64,493
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $65,190
Graduates: 59
Acceptance: 91.7%
#2
Portland State University logo

Portland State University

Portland, OR · Public

$62,479
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $62,670
Graduates: 107
Acceptance: 90.9%
#3
Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

$62,863
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $66,476
Graduates: 213
Acceptance: 78.8%
#4
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus logo

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

$62,863
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $66,476
Graduates: 213
Acceptance: 68.4%
#5
University of Portland logo

University of Portland

Portland, OR · Private

$61,144
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $61,009
Graduates: 60
Acceptance: 95.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Oregon?
Oregon Institute of Technology ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Oregon with median graduate earnings of $64,493 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Oregon?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Oregon earn an average of $62,768 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Oregon?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Oregon with an acceptance rate of 68.4%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 85.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Oregon?
In Oregon, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $61,144 vs $63,175 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.