Oregon · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
254
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$77,636
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,822
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$118,000
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$82,8533353%$29,593
2University of Portland
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$79,4231380%$33,822$20,875
3Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$77,63617570%$24,167
4Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls Public · Bachelor's degree
$76,7802154%$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
3,030
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$118,000
median $109,660
Best-paying metro
$126,160
Bend, OR

Related careers

Electrical Engineers
$118,000 avg · 3,030 jobs
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$142,660 avg · 1,170 jobs
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$120,210 avg · 240 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Oregon.

Which Electrical program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Portland State University tops the list at $82,853. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Oregon is $118,000 (median $109,660), across about 3,030 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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