The Oregon Institute of Technology

Date: May 21 2006
Major: Civil Engineering (This Major's Salary over time)
I would fully agree with the other reviewers that the coursework at OIT is very challenging. Talking with friends in engineering fields at other universities, it seems that OIT has far more demanding programs. However, this hard work is rewarded by the school's excellent reputation among employers and essentially guaranteed jobs upon graduation. It may not have the prestige of a major national university, but it provides an excellent, affordable education. Additionally, I was accepted into a number of top grad schools based on my academic record at OIT, so even if your ultimate goal is a advanced degree, this is a better place than most to start.

Professors are there to teach (not to do research) which is a huge advantage over larger universities. It's very common to be on a first name basis with professors in your major, and there are no classes taught by TAs.

I've always had trouble with the financial aid/cashier's offices, both of which are borderline incompetent, but most schools suffer from bureaucracy problems.

Student life is mostly forgettable. Not a lot of extracurriculars or campus events. Klamath Falls is certainly a below average college town (in addition to being ugly) but, like any place, you can make it fun if you apply yourself.

One final note, there seems to be overabundance of left-handed desks in OIT classrooms. Yeah.