by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 327 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in me from Oregon State. This makes it the #46 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,686 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, me students borrow a median amount of $55,300 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Oregon State is $477 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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Of the 327 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Oregon State, about 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Oregon State does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at Oregon State make a median salary of $82,372. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
Of the 54 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from Oregon State in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 207 |
| Electrical Engineering | 179 |
| Chemical Engineering | 99 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 91 |
| Construction Engineering | 77 |
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