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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oregon

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,808 Avg Student Debt
$67,351 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Badge [Mechanical Engineering](/majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanical engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools

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Leading the list is Portland State University, our #1 best value for mechanical engineering in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $29,113. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $85,519. Set against $29,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oregon Institute Of Technology earned it the #2 place for mechanical engineering. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,260, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,258 in student loans. Mechanical Engineering graduates of Oregon Institute Of Technology earn a median of $75,750 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,258 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Oregon State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering schools. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,666 to complete the mechanical engineering program here. Mechanical Engineering graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $75,529 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Portland came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,681 to complete the mechanical engineering program here. Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of $76,909 early in their careers. Set against $23,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at George Fox University earned it the #5 place for mechanical engineering. Located in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $25,324. Mechanical Engineering graduates of George Fox University earn a median of $52,898 early in their careers. Set against $25,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Fox University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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