Mechanical Engineering at Trine University
Angola, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Trine University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trine University 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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| 261 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $87,112 | $93,484 | #141 | $69,078 |
| 262 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $87,062 | $88,517 | #221 | $64,313 |
| 263 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $86,999 | $85,476 | #263 | $68,069 |
| 264 | Trine University Angola, IN | $86,997 | $93,332 | #142 | $66,816 |
| 265 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $86,834 | $89,223 | #213 | $68,391 |
| 266 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $86,808 | $78,990 | #311 | $65,252 |
| 267 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $86,624 | $98,085 | #84 | $70,722 |
Other Majors at Trine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,945 | $73,923 | #217 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $88,192 | $72,875 | #133 of 158 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,824 | $67,500 | #184 of 189 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,808 | $65,700 | #207 of 233 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,520 | — | #316 of 459 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $77,517 | $65,013 | #3 of 9 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $67,702 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,503 | $45,913 | #608 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,816 | $25,812 | #141 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,055 | $43,504 | #900 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,806 | $39,067 | #604 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $51,244 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,877 | $31,114 | #521 of 660 |
| Psychology | $46,798 | $37,096 | #709 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trine University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,816 one year after graduating and $86,997 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trine University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Trine University ranks #264 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Trine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Trine University · Methodology
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.