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Civil Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,425/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #110 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Civil Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$827K	$791K	$693K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.3x	15.6x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.6x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,748

Out-of-state: $142,368 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,564

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,666

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,507

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Oregon Institute of Technology's Civil Engineering program produces graduates earning $64,425/yr — within striking distance of the $69,097 national average for this field.

With a 15.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Civil Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,666 in median debt clears quickly against $64,425 in annual earnings.

A #110 ranking among 220 Civil Engineering programs places Oregon Institute of Technology in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $64,425 to $84,507 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Oregon Institute of Technology

A 92% acceptance rate means Oregon Institute of Technology is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,913 students in Klamath Falls, OR.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Petroleum engineers $141,280/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Civil Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Civil Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →