by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Mechanical Engineering Technology is a major offered under the engineering technologies program of study at Oregon Institute of Technology. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in ME tech, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at OIT was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OIT was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $205 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,212 | $29,322 |
| Fees | $2,057 | $2,057 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,225 | $1,225 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,936 | $9,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,301 | $3,301 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. ME Tech students who received their bachelor’s degree at OIT took out an average of $26,483 in student loans. That is 3% higher than the national average of $25,707.
The median early career salary of ME tech students who receive their bachelor’s degree from OIT is $61,516 per year. That is 11% higher than the national average of $55,560.
OIT does not offer an online option for its ME tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OIT Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in ME tech in 2019-2020, none of them were women.
Around 37.5% of ME tech bachelor’s degree recipients at OIT in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 26%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology | 8 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to mechanical engineering technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 8 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 14 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 55 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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