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Engineering Technologies at Trine University
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Trine University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Trine University is located in Angola, IN.
Online & Distance Learning at Trine University
Many students take online classes at Trine University. Among 4,646 students, 279 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,158 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Trine University
Use these rankings to compare Trine University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #117 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #752 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Trine University
Graduates of Trine University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,625 |
| 2 years | $64,706 |
| 3 years | $69,408 |
| 4 years | $75,195 |
| 5 years | $81,146 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Trine University report median earnings of $75,195, compared with $61,510 for all Trine University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Trine University is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Trine University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
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.