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2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 9 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, mechanical engineering technology is the #32 most popular major in Oregon.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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The following school tops our list of the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree School
Our 2023 rankings named Oregon Institute of Technology the best value school in Oregon for mechanical engineering technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. OIT is a small public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OIT are $12,122 per year. On average, me tech graduates from OIT take out $16,711 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
OIT not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list.
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Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 198 |
| California | 155 |
| Nevada | 18 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology Related Majors for ME Tech
One of 18 majors within the trade school area of study, mechanical engineering technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
ME Tech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology | 3,490 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology | 1,074 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 1,062 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | 473 |
| Marine Engineering Technology | 106 |
Majors Similar to ME Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,822 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
Notes and References
*These values are for the top school only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.