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 has the research capabilities, engineering infrastructure, and workforce development and upskilling solutions to help propel the field forward.
Substantial semiconductor advances are taking place at Oregon State, and with its strong industry connections, the university plays an active role in developing the next generation of semiconductor workers.
Learn more about Semiconductor Innovation at Oregon State.
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
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S. Postbaccalaureate)
- Construction Engineering Management (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
Featured graduate degree programs
- Computer Science (MEng, M.S.)
- Engineering Management (MEng)
Featured certificates
- Mechatronics for manufacturing engineering (undergraduate)
- Business fundamentals (graduate)
- Data analytics (graduate)
- Engineering management (graduate)
- Supply chain and logistics management (graduate)
Featured microcredentials
- Process engineering analysis (undergraduate)
- Process engineering fundamentals (undergraduate)
- Programming fundamentals (undergraduate)
- Supply chain management fundamentals (undergraduate)
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On-campus (Corvallis/Bend)
Featured undergraduate degree programs
- Chemical Engineering (B.A., B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Construction Engineering Management (B.S.)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
Featured graduate degree programs
- Chemical Engineering (MEng, M.S.)
- Computer Science (MEng, M.S.)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng, M.S.)
- Engineering Management (MEng)
- Materials Science (MEng, M.S.)
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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
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.
Contact us
Jessica DuPont
Associate Vice Provost - Market Development and the Student Experience
jessica.dupont@oregonstate.edu