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Electrical at Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,780/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Large (54,500 openings/yr)

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #94 of 262 Electrical programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$942K	$895K	$745K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.6x	17.6x	14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.3x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	70

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 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,564

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,964

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,780 track close to the $77,516 national median for Electrical programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

At $20,500 in median debt against $76,780 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #94 of 262 Electrical programs, Oregon Institute of Technology scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $76,780 to $100,964 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, 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

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical at Oregon Institute of Technology?

This program scores 74/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Electrical nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Electrical careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $744,790 in decade earnings vs $941,820 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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