Careers

Mechanical engineering is a highly versatile field, and Oregon State’s online bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering will set you up for a wide range of career opportunities. There is a strong industry demand for mechanical engineers with computational engineering training. 

Additionally, OSU’s College of Engineering has strong and extensive industry connections and can help you find promising career opportunities upon graduation.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to mechanical engineering. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

Career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world. You can also tap into the Ecampus Career Hub, an all-in-one virtual career center that offers career advice, the latest job postings, valuable events and curated resources that will help you make important career connections.