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Mechanical Engineering at Indiana State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Indiana State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Indiana State University.

Studying Online at Indiana State University

Distance learning is available at Indiana State University. Of 7,895 students, 2,163 (27%) studied exclusively online and 2,426 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Indiana State University

Use these rankings to compare Indiana State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#3 of 6
Best Value	Indiana	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 31
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#64 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Indiana State University

Those who finish Indiana State 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	$59,199
2 years	$61,350
3 years	$66,936
4 years	$70,581
5 years	$80,156

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Indiana State University take home a median $70,581, compared with $57,885 for all Indiana State University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Indiana State University is $26,990.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Indiana State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Indiana State University are 12% women (5) and 88% men (35).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Indiana State University

Of the 40 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Indiana State University, 12% were women (5) and 88% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana State University, below the national average of 30%.*

*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 Indiana State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Indiana State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Automotive Engineering Technology	7
Mechanical Engineering Technology	33

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Indiana State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

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.