Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in mechanical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Indianapolis Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 214 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $89,052 | $101,082 | #59 | $67,175 |
| 215 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $88,972 | $91,956 | #163 | $71,318 |
| 216 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $88,965 | $84,981 | #273 | $67,764 |
| 217 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $88,960 | $95,438 | #110 | $69,746 |
| 218 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $88,860 | $93,693 | #137 | $74,922 |
| 219 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $88,860 | $91,988 | #162 | $67,158 |
| 220 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $88,830 | $90,314 | #192 | $56,135 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Indiana University-Indianapolis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,637 | $103,070 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Indianapolis by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,746 one year after graduating and $88,960 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Indiana University-Indianapolis worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,921.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.