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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 1,336 students earned their ME degrees in IN.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Indiana

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,054
Master’s Degree 192
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Indiana

18,670 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Indiana

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $82,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

582 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,717 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,416.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,101. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,990 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,785 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. This private school has an average net price of $38,975.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,384. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Graduates earn an average $47,544 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,573 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,028. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
2,370 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Indiana Tech. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,697. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,243 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in IN

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Aerospace Engineers 19% $93,040
Mechanical Engineers 14% $77,580
Engineering Professors 13% $0
Cost Estimators 11% $61,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $116,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Electrical Engineering 730
Civil Engineering 487
Computer Engineering 470
Aeronautical Engineering 454
Industrial Engineering 416
Chemical Engineering 381
Biomedical Engineering 282
General Engineering 254

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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