# Trine University: Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Angola, IN. IPEDS 152567, CIP 15.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trine-university/majors/drafting-design-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,013
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,517 (U.S. median for this major: $74,422 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $77,517): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,517 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,661 | $81,790 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $20,470 | $85,155 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,463 | $80,966 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $24,031 | $99,969 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,066 | $120,915 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trine University | $77,517 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $61,420 | $27,000 | $11,668 | 55% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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