Program Analysis
At $71,549/yr, Engineering, Other graduates from Oregon State University-Cascades Campus land near the $69,929 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
With a 15.8x 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 Engineering, Other career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $28,067 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #8 ranking among 16 Engineering, Other programs places Oregon State University-Cascades Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.
A 27% earnings increase from $71,549 to $90,867 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.