Semiconductor Workforce Education
Delivering learning opportunities that power the workforce
As the semiconductor industry continues to shape our lives and the economy, Oregon State University is advancing not only research and engineering innovation but also the workforce upskilling solutions the field urgently needs.
OSU's Division of Educational Ventures creates flexible, industry-aligned workforce educational experiences that respond to the needs of learners and semiconductor partners — building a strong and diverse talent pipeline throughout Oregon and beyond.
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2.3 million
Total jobs supported by the U.S. semiconductor industry
33%
Workforce growth expected by 2030 in the U.S. chip industry
58%
Projected new jobs estimated to go unfilled
Statistics from the Semiconductor Industry Association’s 2023 State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry report
Featured programs
Many Oregon State programs provide in-depth, rigorous learning opportunities that produce highly skilled technical semiconductor talent.
Online
Oregon State Ecampus delivers top-ranked online undergraduate and graduate programs that address specialized skill sets for the semiconductor industry. With Ecampus, your team can access first-class coursework, no matter where they’re located.
Featured undergraduate degree programs
- Chemical Engineering (B.A., B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S. Postbaccalaureate)
- Construction Engineering Management (B.S.)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
Featured graduate degree programs
- Computer Science (MEng, M.S.)
- Engineering Management (MEng)
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management (M.S.)
Featured certificates
- Mechatronics for manufacturing engineering (undergraduate)
- Business fundamentals (graduate)
- Data analytics (graduate)
- Engineering management (graduate)
- Supply chain and logistics management (graduate)
Featured microcredentials
- Computing systems (undergraduate)
- Process engineering analysis (undergraduate)
- Process engineering fundamentals (undergraduate)
- Programming fundamentals (undergraduate)
- Semiconductor production process planning (undergraduate)
- Supply chain management fundamentals (undergraduate)
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On-campus (Corvallis/Bend)
Featured undergraduate degree programs
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S., B.A., Minor)
- Computer Science (B.S., Minor)
- Construction Engineering Management (B.S.)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Industrial Engineering (B.S., Minor)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S., B.A., Minor)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management (B.S., Minor)
Featured graduate degree programs
- Artificial Intelligence (M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor)
- Chemical Engineering (MEng, M.S., Ph.D.)
- Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Computer Science (MEng, M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng, M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor)
- Engineering Management (MEng, Graduate Certificate)
- Industrial Engineering (MEng, M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor)
- Materials Science (MEng, M.S., Ph.D.)
- Mechanical Engineering (MEng, M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor)
- Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Robotics (M.S., Ph.D. Graduate Minor)
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Oregon State University is proud to be a founding member of Micron’s Northwest University Semiconductor Network and is committed to work with other regional universities and Micron to fully serve the technical needs and demands of the semiconductor industry and expand STEM access to underrepresented rural and urban students, including women.
Jayathi Y. Murthy
Oregon State University President
Jumpstart your semiconductor career with VETS-UP
Are you a current OSU or Oregon community college student—and a veteran—studying a STEM-related field? The VETS-UP program offers an 8-week, paid training experience in Beaverton, Oregon, where you'll build in-demand skills in processing, electronics, and robotics.
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Educational solutions designed to meet your needs
Oregon State University leads the way in developing high-quality learning experiences that give today’s learners more affordable access to education in every modality — online, on campus and delivered to your workplace. Our innovative partnerships with the semiconductor industry help make this possible. We’re eager to discuss opportunities and design a custom solution that fits your organization’s needs and upskills your employees.
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Jessica DuPont
Associate Vice Provost - Market Development and the Student Experience
jessica.dupont@oregonstate.edu