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Mechanical Engineering at Trine University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Trine University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Trine University is in Angola, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Trine University.

Online & Distance Learning at Trine University

Online coursework is an option at Trine University. Of 4,646 students, 279 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,158 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Trine University

Those who finish Trine University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,573
2 years	$68,219
3 years	$71,633
4 years	$78,795
5 years	$87,580

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Trine University take home a median $78,795, compared with $61,510 for all Trine University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Trine University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Trine University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Trine University are 2% women (1) and 98% men (47).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Trine University

Among the 48 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Trine University, 2% were women (1) and 98% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Trine University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Trine University, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Trine University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Trine University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	48

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Trine University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.