Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelor's degree programs in Indiana

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$85,242Median year-4 earnings

$25,319Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Indiana

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette · $20,500 federal debt$86,891 2Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · $25,319 federal debt$85,533 3Purdue University NorthwestHammond · $25,000 federal debt$85,242 4Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne · $27,000 federal debt$81,259 5Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute · $26,990 federal debt$79,527

CAREER CONTEXT IN IN

What related occupations pay in Indiana

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

17-3027Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $77,220
Middle 50% wage range: $61,990–$90,280
State employment: 1,500
Projected growth: +1.3%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $49,610–$99,380

17-3013Mechanical Drafters

State median wage: $62,820
Middle 50% wage range: $52,000–$77,270
State employment: 1,300
Projected growth: -6.0%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,470–$88,470

17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

State median wage: $88,880
Middle 50% wage range: $76,060–$107,720
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +2.8%
Annual openings: 5,400

10th–90th percentile: $65,330–$124,730

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $49,360
Middle 50% wage range: $38,500–$62,710
State employment: 16,480
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $35,800–$78,580

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $62,520
Middle 50% wage range: $58,150–$74,600
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $48,710–$77,550

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $51,200
Middle 50% wage range: $44,270–$62,780
State employment: 450
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $35,860–$72,650

17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $47,440
Middle 50% wage range: $41,120–$72,910
State employment: 290
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $41,120–$74,090

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

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Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette	$86,891	$20,500
2	Indiana University-Indianapolis	Indianapolis	$85,533	$25,319
3	Purdue University Northwest	Hammond	$85,242	$25,000
4	Purdue University Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne	$81,259	$27,000
5	Indiana State University	Terre Haute	$79,527	$26,990

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians in Indiana

What do Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $85,242 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,319 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Purdue University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.