Best Mechanical Engineering Related 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$413,358
Across Indiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,851
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Grad rate: 34.1% |
+$469,234 | $71,227 | $19,714 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Purdue University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$453,557 | $70,575 | $22,567 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$407,695 | $68,537 | $22,216 | $25,319 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Indiana State University
Grad rate: 42.5% |
+$368,383 | $66,936 | $23,475 | $26,990 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Purdue University Northwest
Grad rate: 44.2% |
+$367,922 | $65,341 | $16,287 | $25,000 | 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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