Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 265 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus Compares for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
All 61 colleges reporting mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians 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 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,209 | $114,842 | #1 | $98,661 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $120,219 | $105,865 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $98,267 | $91,899 | #9 | $72,334 |
| 4 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $97,257 | $102,546 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $91,941 | $87,509 | #19 | $62,223 |
| 6 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $91,879 | $97,643 | #6 | $61,991 |
| 7 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $91,230 | $83,013 | #33 | $64,243 |
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $90,472 | $81,454 | #37 | $73,788 |
| 9 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK | $90,263 | $101,344 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $90,188 | $82,065 | #35 | $59,384 |
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| 12 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $89,642 | $78,939 | #41 | $69,326 |
| 13 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $88,991 | $87,647 | #18 | $70,916 |
| 14 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $88,036 | $88,555 | #16 | — |
| 15 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $86,891 | $93,218 | #7 | $67,093 |
| 16 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $86,472 | $91,175 | #12 | $64,284 |
| 17 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $86,361 | $92,160 | #8 | $56,656 |
| 18 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $86,226 | $82,069 | #34 | $69,261 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,093 one year after graduating and $86,891 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians?
Among 61 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($82,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.