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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #264 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $87,138, placing Oregon Institute of Technology in the 87.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Oregon Institute of Technology sits in the 98.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning about earn about $28,151 more than similar students at comparable institutions relative to similar students at comparable institutions. Oregon Institute of Technology delivers strong graduate earnings in health and applied technology fields, placing it well above most institutions in the Azimuth coverage set for both absolute and higher-than-expected earnings outcomes. The institution's return on investment ranking — #58 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflects a focused program portfolio where graduates consistently reach competitive salaries in fields with steady employer demand.
Azimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #264 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university located in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute of Technology enrolls roughly 2,892 undergraduates. The institution's retention rate stands at 69.0%, and the six-year graduation rate is 53.8%, reflecting a student body that largely completes what it starts. The composite is anchored in return on investment. Azimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #58 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median four-year earnings of $87,138, and earn about $28,151 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Oregon Institute of Technology in the 98.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The dominant program family is Health, a field that connects graduates directly to stable, in-demand careers and helps explain the institution's strong earnings performance relative to comparable institutions. Access and affordability provide additional context for the composite position. Oregon Institute of Technology sits in the 12.5 percentile for access and the 68.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 17.9% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 39.5% identifying as first-generation students. Mobility sits in the 51.0 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting how well graduates convert their degrees into durable financial progress over time.
Oregon Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $27,524. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,085, mid-low-income families pay around $8,729, middle-income families pay about $14,385, mid-high-income families pay approximately $18,925, and higher-income families pay roughly $22,431. Azimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #457 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The variation across income bands reflects Oregon Tech's public-university tuition structure combined with need-based aid distribution. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,978; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $87,138, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $62,992 would tighten the monthly payment ratio relative to income. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Oregon Institute of Technology is a strong fit for students drawn to applied health, engineering technology, and technical fields who want a hands-on, career-focused education at a public institution in OR — particularly those who plan to work in regional labor markets where Health and technical careers are in steady demand. The earnings case is grounded in applied outcomes. Graduates earn median $87,138, placing Oregon Institute of Technology in the 87.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — and earn about $28,151 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 98.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access profile reflects a broadly open institution. 17.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.5% are first-generation students, and Oregon Institute of Technology sits in the 79.0 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon — making it a meaningful option for cost-sensitive and first-generation families seeking reliable post-graduation outcomes. Fit depends on two realistic filters: Oregon Institute of Technology's program portfolio is concentrated in Health and applied technical fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking broad liberal arts or research-university depth may find the program mix narrower than they prefer.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
59 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
27 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
192 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
65 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
35 graduates
Oregon Institute of Technology's program mix is anchored in health and applied-technology fields — a focused portfolio shaped by the institution's polytechnic identity in southern Oregon. Engineering accounts for 20% of graduates, with Business representing 6%, together defining the institution's core academic signature.
The largest programs by graduate volume are Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, and Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, spanning the health sciences and engineering disciplines that give Oregon Institute of Technology its distinctive applied character. The strongest national rankings cluster in engineering and allied health fields.
Azimuth ranks Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $112,169 — a strong outcome for a program of 59 graduates. Azimuth ranks Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering #66 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $101,534 across a cohort of 27 graduates.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Mechanical Engineering round out the top-earning cluster, with median earnings of $98,594 and $95,470 respectively, reflecting the institution's depth in technical and health-professional programs that connect directly to regional and national labor markets. These programs represent high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways — graduates in engineering and allied health fields typically enter the labor market immediately after graduation, and four-year median earnings reflect actual hiring outcomes rather than a transitional period before graduate study.
The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program combines meaningful cohort scale with strong median earnings, making it the single largest contributor to Oregon Institute of Technology's aggregate graduate earnings. Across 24 programs serving roughly 713 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in fields with consistent employer demand — a pattern that supports both early-career earnings and longer-term upward mobility.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides broader context for how health and engineering fields align with national labor-market trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fashion Institute Of Technology Similar quality tier (#9622 ranked) | NY | 60% | $62,696 | #9622 | Compare |
Rhode Island College Similar quality tier (#9623 ranked) | RI | 92% | $56,318 | #9623 | Compare |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Similar quality tier (#9630 ranked) | IL | 87% | $53,390 | #9630 | Compare |
University Of Alabama In Huntsville Similar quality tier (#9631 ranked) | AL | 69% | $61,767 | #9631 | Compare |
Suny Maritime College Similar quality tier (#9632 ranked) | NY | 72% | $95,951 | #9632 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Oregon Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $27,524. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,085, mid-low-income families pay around $8,729, middle-income families pay about $14,385, mid-high-income families pay approximately $18,925, and higher-income families pay roughly $22,431.
Azimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #457 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The variation across income bands reflects Oregon Tech's public-university tuition structure combined with need-based aid distribution.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,978; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $87,138, median federal debt of $22,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $254 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $62,992 would tighten the monthly payment ratio relative to income.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Oregon Institute of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $87,138, placing Oregon Institute of Technology in the 87.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $28,151 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Oregon Institute of Technology in the 98.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Oregon Institute of Technology #58 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a focused applied-technology and health-sciences curriculum that channels graduates directly into in-demand occupations, with earnings that hold up well relative to the broader peer group.
The program lineup at Oregon Institute of Technology is anchored by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, which combines meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings and represents the institution's clearest economic signature. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions is the highest-earning program, with 192 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $98,594; Azimuth ranks Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions #1 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 1.4x the national CIP-level benchmark for the field [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).
Mechanical Engineering follows with 65 graduates earning $95,470, and Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #71 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 1.0x the field benchmark. Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions round out the core program mix, with graduates in each field earning competitive four-year wages relative to the Health-oriented peer group.
The Engineering family accounts for 20% of degree output and Business for 6%, a concentration that helps explain the institution's above-average earnings relative to similarly sized public institutions.
