# Trine University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Angola, IN. IPEDS 152567, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trine-university/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,923
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,945 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $96,448): -$3,503
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,752

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,945 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 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $20,470 | $85,155 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,463 | $80,966 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,031 | $99,969 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $29,066 | $120,915 | 2.1 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $112,828 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $105,396 | $19,000 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $97,841 | $25,603 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $96,448 | $26,161 | $42,513 | 78% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $96,206 | $26,471 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Trine University | $92,945 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Valparaiso University | $87,944 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage not reported metro, $102,670 IN, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage not reported metro, $98,350 IN, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## 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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