Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Oregon Institute of Technology · Klamath Falls, OR

CIP 14.19

$75,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,470Median earnings 4 years after
$102,683Median earnings 5 years after
$25,458Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology earn a median of $75,750 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,135 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,715–$109,121). Median debt is $25,458, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Portland
Portland
$76,909$23,681
Portland State University
Portland
$73,079$23,000
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$68,686$23,168
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$68,686$23,168

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $75,750 one year after graduation and $102,683 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,458.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.