Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians earn 4% more 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 Purdue University Northwest 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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| 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 |
| 19 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $85,533 | $91,761 | #10 | $66,816 |
| 20 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $85,242 | $91,449 | #11 | $65,059 |
| 21 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY | $85,222 | $81,114 | #38 | $51,567 |
| 22 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $84,896 | $90,275 | #13 | $62,440 |
| 23 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $84,871 | $78,063 | #43 | $65,871 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,059 one year after graduating and $85,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians?
Among 61 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($82,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,750.
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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.