Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Degrees in Indiana by ROI
Colleges in Indiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Indiana
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$197,982
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,398
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses | +$423,806 | $69,408 | $21,976 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Trine University
Grad rate: 66.5% |
+$311,694 | $69,408 | $50,004 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$141,554 | $41,188 | $22,216 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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