Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Coos Bay, OR (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Coos Bay, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering mechanical engineering programs. Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867. Median household income is $55,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $177,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Coos Bay

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mechanical engineering programs near Coos Bay, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coos Bay city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Coos Bay. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 94.7 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR 146.3 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,273
Avg net price $15,706/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 147.0 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Portland State University

Portland, OR 165.9 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Portland

Portland, OR 168.8 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon mechanical engineering page.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Coos Bay

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Mechanical Engineers $103,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers $177,190
Industrial Engineers $128,290
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,840
Mechanical Drafters $74,000
Engineers, All Other $123,220
Aerospace Engineers $124,630
Cost Estimators $80,460

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Coos Bay at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,867 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,292 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Coos Bay, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Coos Bay. The closest is Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR (94.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon State University (94.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mechanical engineering roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles in Oregon are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($177,190), Industrial Engineers ($128,290), Aerospace Engineers ($124,630). Wages for Coos Bay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Roseburg instead of Coos Bay?

Roseburg, OR is 45.6 miles from Coos Bay and has its own set of local mechanical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Coos Bay an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Coos Bay’s median household income of $55,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coos Bay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Coos Bay

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Coos Bay:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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