Engineering design
Mechanical engineer
Design, analyze and test mechanical devices and systems.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Engineering bachelor’s degree
Develop mathematics, physics and design skills through an engineering degree. Professional licensure has additional examination and experience requirements.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
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Oregon training options
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Oregon Tech
Mechanical Engineering
Study mechanics, dynamics, fluids, thermal science and materials through applied engineering work. This is the mechanical engineering degree, distinct from mechanical engineering technology.
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Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Would I enjoy using physics and design tools to solve mechanical problems?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $49.74. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 3,101 jobs in 2024 to 3,636 in 2034. The projected 2,236 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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