Engineering & CIS Degrees

Initiative

PSU’s priorities include providing degree programs that contribute to the economic vitality of the region; engineering and computer science play a significant role in this priority area. The Oregon State System of Higher Education (OUS) has provided additional revenues to these programs with the goal of increasing enrollment and degrees awarded. PSU has increased its recruiting and support services for engineering students in order to enroll and retain high-quality students in these programs.

Historical performance

Since 2000/01 when engineering and computer information science degrees (ENG/CIS) awarded hit a low of 231 PSU has seen dramatic increases in the number of graduates from these programs. In 2001/02 there was a 15% increase in ENG/CIS degrees awarded (268 degrees), and the following year produced 324 graduates or a 21% increase.

Actual performance

In 2003/04 ENG/CIS degrees awarded again increased this time by 25% with a total of 407 awarded far exceeding the accelerated target set by OUS.

Sustained target
(OUS set target in 2000)

A growth rate of 0.2% per year over the next 5 years will meet the sustained target of 290 total degrees by academic year 2004/05.

Accelerated target
(OUS set target in 2000)

A growth rate of 0.4% per year over the next 5 years will meet the accelerated target of 322 by academic year 2004/05.