Engineering Degree Production

Initiative

(Please note: In 2003 this common indicator was combined with the common indictor "Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) Degree Production" to form a new consolidated indicator called "CIS and Eng Degree Production".)

An emphasis on engineering throughout the Oregon State System of Higher Education has brought additional revenues to programs in engineering to increase enrollments and degrees awarded. PSU has increased its recruiting and support services for engineering students in order to recruit and retain high-quality students in these programs.

Historical performance

The number of degrees awarded in Engineering declined between 1999-2000 and 2000-01, from 202 to 167. The percentage of total degrees awarded also declined, from 6.2% to 4.9%.

Actual performance

The number of degrees awarded began to increase in 2001-02, from 167 to 179. The percentage of total degrees increased slightly to 5.1%.

Sustained target

A growth rate of 0.2% per year over the next 5 years will meet the sustained target of 7.2% by academic year 2004/05.

Accelerated target

A growth rate of 0.4% per year over the next 5 years will meet the accelerated target of 8.2% by academic year 2004/05.