Engineering degrees at
OSU-Cascades
We are Oregon State University’s campus in Bend. That means we bring the excellence of OSU's College of Engineering to our engineering programs — including world-class professors and the quality of education that only OSU delivers.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design, develop and manufacture tools, machines and systems that are essential to our society.
Potential careers: Construction engineer, design engineer, instrumentation engineer, manufacturing engineer, mechanical engineer, quality engineer, structural engineer
Energy Systems Engineering
The ESE degree combines engineering fundamentals with energy-focused technical courses and business management classes.
Potential careers: Energy systems engineer, design engineer, manufacturing engineer, mechanical engineer, project engineer, power systems engineer, production engineer, thermal engineer
Engineering Science
The engineering science program provides students with a broad foundation in engineering fundamentals. The degree will prepare you to work across engineering disciplines.
Potential careers: Design engineer, electro-mechanical engineer, electronics engineer, instrumentation engineer, quality engineer, R&D engineer, test engineer
Get Your Edge
Small Classes
OSU-Cascades will prepare you for a dynamic career in engineering. With an average of 19 students per class, we get to know you — by name.
Internship Opportunities
Take advantage of partnerships between OSU's engineering programs and industry.
Real-World Application
During your capstone project, you'll work with a team of students to design solutions for real-world challenges.
Your Career Advantage
With the Cascades Edge program, career development is built-in every single term. It’s clear why leading companies look to OSU-Cascades for engineering graduates.
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Capstone Project Spotlight:
Engineering Science
Reed and Cody took on the challenging task of building an aeroponics system for their capstone project. The system is designed to grow seaweed for an OSU researcher investigating potential uses in pharmaceuticals, in cattle feed supplements to reduce methane emissions, and as an edible crop.
Alumni Spotlight:
Andrew Baise, '22
Systems Integrator, SOLV Energy
"I wanted to be involved in renewable energy as a means of fighting climate change and the ESE program is tailored specifically for that purpose."
Alumni Spotlight:
Gertrude Villaverde, '19
Energy Engineer III, Energy 350
"Engineering for the planet is hot right now, and time is of the essence in undoing the damage we've done. Be ready to jump in with both feet and advocate for yourself in getting the training you need to start making meaningful contributions."