Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, Oregon · Public · 95.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 83/100 · Strong Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Oregon Institute of Technology, the polytechnic public in Klamath Falls, posts an ROI score of 83 (Strong Value tier). The 5-year repayment rate of 77.4% confirms graduates are servicing loans. Oregon Tech's program portfolio is hyper-concentrated in engineering, engineering technology, and allied health, all of which deliver strong outcomes: allied health diagnostic and treatment grads earn $98,594 at four years, computer engineering tech $112,169, electrical engineering $101,534, mechanical engineering $95,470. Net price of $15,706 with in-state tuition of $13,260 makes this a genuine bargain for Oregon residents.
Oregon Institute of Technology scores in the top 11% of the schools we score, with strong earnings outcomes relative to cost.
Oregon Institute of Technology
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $13,260/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $37,196/yr |
| Average net price | $15,706/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $62,824 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $72,273 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $52,900 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $239 |
| Estimated payback period | 5.4 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53.8% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,892 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $13,260/year ($37,196/year out-of-state), which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $15,706/year, or roughly $62,824 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $9,085/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $22,431/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $22,500, which works out to about $239 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($52,900) and comes to 0.42, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,085 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,729 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,385 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,925 |
| $110,001+ | $22,431 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families under $30,000 pay $9,085 net annually - exceptional value, well below the $13,260 in-state sticker. Pell, Oregon Opportunity Grant, and institutional aid combine to make Oregon Tech effectively free or close to it for low-income students. Four-year cost is about $36,000.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Note an inverted bracket: families earning $30,001-$48,000 pay $8,729 - LESS than the lowest-income tier and the lowest in the schedule. The $48,001-$75,000 group pays $14,385, jumping to $18,925 at $75,001-$110,000. Middle-income four-year totals run $35,000-$76,000. Even at the steeper middle-income tiers, the value math is excellent given engineering and allied health earnings ceilings well above $90,000 at four years.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families above $110,000 pay $22,431 - well above in-state tuition of $13,260, indicating the school is including room/board/fees and offering modest merit aid at this bracket. Four years runs roughly $90,000. With engineering grads earning $95,000-$112,000 four years out, the math still works comfortably.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Oregon Institute of Technology with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment | $98,594 | B |
| Dental Support Services | $78,089 | B |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $112,169 | B |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,470 | B+ |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $89,839 | B |
| Biology | $28,606 | D |
| Clinical Psychology | $48,724 | F |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,944 | - |
| Electrical Engineering | $101,534 | B |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $85,900 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment
Allied health is Oregon Tech's largest cohort at 168 graduates per year, with $83,906 first-year and $98,594 four-year median earnings. Median debt of $29,500 yields a 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B ROI grade. The program covers radiologic science, sonography, and respiratory care - all professional-licensure tracks with strong Pacific Northwest demand.
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Computer engineering technology graduates 58 students per year and posts the highest four-year median earnings on campus at $112,169. Median debt of $31,000 produces a 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B ROI grade. The applied focus (versus pure CS) gives graduates immediate hireability in embedded systems, networking, and hardware-software interface roles. Excellent ROI for a public-college-priced credential.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering graduates 21 students per year, with $76,780 first-year and $101,534 four-year median earnings. Median debt of $27,000 yields a 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B ROI grade. Strong choice for prepared students drawn to a small engineering environment.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering graduates 48 students per year with $75,750 first-year and $95,470 four-year median earnings. Median debt of $26,258 produces a 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio and a B+ ROI grade - one of the higher grades on campus. Pacific Northwest manufacturing and aerospace placement is solid. The applied curriculum is a strong differentiator from theory-heavy ME programs at flagship publics.
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is Oregon Tech's biggest ROI miss - F grade with a 1.45 debt-to-earnings ratio. First-year earnings of $26,591 and four-year earnings of $48,724 are paired with median debt of $38,546. Without doctoral follow-on, this bachelor's-only outcome cannot service the debt. Prospective students should commit to PhD/PsyD plans or rethink the major - it sits oddly outside Oregon Tech's polytechnic strength zone.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 76.9% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 83.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 77.4% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 78.7% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Oregon Institute of Technology’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 95.0% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 500-620 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 500-650 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 18-27 |
| Enrollment | 2,892 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 17.9% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,845 |
Oregon Tech admits 95% of applicants - effectively open-enrollment, which is striking given the strength of its outcomes. SAT mid-range runs 500-620 math and 500-650 reading; ACT spans 18-27. Selectivity is not the screen here; the curriculum and engineering rigor do the filtering, which is why completion is only 54% despite strong outcomes for those who finish. Prospective students should self-assess academic preparation honestly - the engineering pipeline is not forgiving.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Institute of Technology (this school) | 83 | $15,706 | $72,273 |
| Sonoma State University | 81 | $12,885 | $65,986 |
| California State University-Channel Islands | 79 | $9,849 | $62,152 |
| Oregon State University | 75 | $19,604 | $64,010 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | 69 | $8,370 | $63,496 |
| Eastern Oregon University | 43 | $17,148 | $50,112 |
Head-to-Head ROI Comparisons
See Oregon Institute of Technology side by side with similar schools on ROI, cost, earnings, and debt.
Who Thrives Here
Oregon Tech fits a focused, hands-on student drawn to engineering, engineering technology, allied health, or dental hygiene - ideally one comfortable in a small, rural Klamath Falls (or Portland-area Wilsonville campus) environment. Enrollment of 2,892 keeps cohorts small. The polytechnic curriculum (lab-heavy, applied) is ideal for students who learn by doing rather than through theory.
The Verdict: The Investment Pays Off
For most students, Oregon Institute of Technology pays off. You'd pay about $15,706 a year after aid ($62,824 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $72,273 ten years after enrollment. That puts the payback - the time it takes for the earnings bump to cover what you spent - at roughly 5.4 years, a solid return.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, manageable debt relative to earnings, high loan repayment success.
Median debt of $22,500 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $52,900 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Oregon Institute of Technology: Common Questions
Is Oregon Institute of Technology worth it?
In our view, yes - for most students Oregon Institute of Technology pays off. It scores 83/100 on our ROI scale. You'd pay about $15,706 a year after aid ($62,824 over four years), and the typical graduate earns $72,273 ten years after enrollment, so the cost takes roughly 5.4 years to earn back.
How much does Oregon Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $15,706 a year, or roughly $62,824 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Oregon Institute of Technology graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $72,273 ten years after enrolling, roughly $30,473 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Oregon Institute of Technology?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 5.4 years for Oregon Institute of Technology. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Oregon Institute of Technology graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $22,500, against average earnings of $52,900 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Oregon Institute of Technology?
The six-year graduation rate is 53.8%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.