Office of the President

Welcome from President Nagi G. Naganathan

Welcome to Oregon Tech, Oregon's Polytechnic University — where purpose, performance, and possibility converge to shape meaningful futures.

Oregon Tech is about more than producing distinctive career-ready professionals. We are guided by a deeper philosophy: improving the human condition. We deeply believe that competence equips, character guides, and together, the impact multiplies.

Our commitment is clear: to prepare graduates who contribute on day one and lead with purpose over a lifetime. That commitment shows up in outcomes that matter to students, families, employers, and communities alike.

For students and families, this means an education that is both relevant and reliable. Our graduates consistently secure employment or advance their education within six months. They earn the highest starting salaries in Oregon — averaging $70,000 within a year of graduation (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) — and deliver a return on investment ranking in the top 3% of more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities (Source: Georgetown University). You are not just investing in a degree; you are investing in a future defined by opportunity, stability, and growth.

For industry partners, Oregon Tech graduates arrive technically sharp, professionally grounded, and immediately effective — like a high-quality tool that is already calibrated and ready to use. Project-based learning aligned with real industry challenges ensures they graduate with both competence and the confidence to apply it. We are proud to be the industry’s university.

For government and community leaders, Oregon Tech is a strategic asset. We are aligned with Oregon and Pacific Northwest workforce priorities, producing graduates in high-demand fields: healthcare, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and applied technologies. Our impact extends beyond our campuses, strengthening regional economies and addressing critical societal needs.

If you are seeking an institution where outcomes are measurable, purpose is intentional, and impact endures — Oregon Tech is that place.

I invite you to experience it firsthand. Please visit our campuses, meet our students and faculty, and experience how our distinctive polytechnic model transforms learning into impact.

Sincerely,