Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Oregon

Oregon's mechanical engineering programs show a stark divide between public and private costs, with Portland State University offering the lowest net price at $12,932 while private University of Portland reaches $36,371. Oregon Institute of Technology graduates earn the highest starting salaries at $64,493, making it a strong value proposition despite slightly higher costs than Portland State. Intel's massive Oregon presence creates steady demand for mechanical engineers, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and automation systems.

Programs

$12,932 – $36,371

Net Price Range

$62,768

Avg. Program Earnings

63.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	$12,932	$11,238	53.1%	93.1%
2	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$16,391	$12,687	59.1%	92.6%
3	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$17,722	$12,594	51.2%	79.0%
4	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$19,568	$13,494	70.6%	82.5%
5	George Fox University Newberg, Oregon	$29,981	$40,940	68.7%	91.7%
6	University of Portland Portland, Oregon	$36,371	$54,900	80.4%	92.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Oregon Institute of Technology worth the extra cost over Portland State?

OIT graduates earn $64,493 compared to Portland State's $62,479, a $2,000 annual difference that helps offset the $3,459 higher net price. OIT also maintains a 59% graduation rate versus Portland State's 53%, suggesting stronger program completion rates.

How do Oregon's public mechanical engineering programs compare on graduation rates?

Oregon State University leads with a 70.6% graduation rate, followed by OIT at 59.1% and OSU-Cascades at 51.2%. Portland State trails at 53.1% despite having the lowest costs at $12,932 net price.

Does the Oregon Opportunity Grant help with mechanical engineering costs?

The Oregon Opportunity Grant provides need-based aid that can reduce net prices at public schools below advertised rates. Students at Portland State and OIT particularly benefit since these schools already offer the state's most affordable mechanical engineering programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.