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Engineering at Trine University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Trine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Trine University is in Angola, IN.

Online Class Availability at Trine University

Many students take online classes at Trine University. Of 4,646 students, 279 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,158 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Trine University

Graduates of Trine University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,313
2 years	$65,728
3 years	$69,525
4 years	$76,897
5 years	$84,653

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Trine University report median earnings of $76,897, compared with $61,510 for all Trine University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from Trine University is $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Trine University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.