# Trine University: Mechanical Engineering (bachelor's)

Angola, IN. IPEDS 152567, CIP 14.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trine-university/majors/mechanical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,816
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,997 (U.S. median for this major: $91,190 across 316 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,876)
- Rank in IN: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (9 colleges, $90,583): -$3,586
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,193

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,997 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 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $20,470 | $85,155 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,463 | $80,966 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,031 | $99,969 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $29,066 | $120,915 | 2.3 years |

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

## Mechanical Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $102,572 | $19,937 | $14,600 | 83% |
| University of Notre Dame | $99,859 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $95,983 | $25,612 | $42,513 | 78% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $91,229 | $25,250 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Valparaiso University | $90,583 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $88,960 | $26,450 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Trine University | $86,997 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |
| University of Evansville | $85,851 | $25,010 | $18,499 | 65% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $85,075 | not reported | $13,171 | 36% |

## Careers
- Mechanical engineer (SOC 17-2140): median wage not reported metro, $99,590 IN, $104,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.2% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported metro, $73,430 IN, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% 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

## 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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