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Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Colleges in Indiana

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Purdue University Northwest delivers the state's most affordable mechanical engineering technology education at just $8,463 net cost, while graduates across Indiana's five programs earn between $58,221 and $63,005 annually. These strong salary outcomes reflect Indiana's manufacturing backbone, where companies like Cummins and major automotive suppliers actively recruit technicians skilled in mechanical systems design and production processes. The $5,482 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs creates clear value distinctions for students.
5
Programs
$8,463 – $13,945
Net Price Range
$60,968
Avg. Program Earnings
50.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $58,221 $8,419 44.0% 72.8%
2 $11,408 $63,005 $10,449 53.9% 82.9%
3 $11,513 $62,508 $9,254 32.5% 80.7%
4 $12,188 $61,350 $9,992 41.1% 92.3%
5 $13,945 $59,756 $9,992 83.1% 52.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Purdue Northwest such a cost leader compared to other programs?

Purdue Northwest's $8,463 net cost runs $2,945 less than the next cheapest option at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The school maintains a 72.82% acceptance rate while keeping debt loads manageable at $20,750 for graduates.

How do graduation rates vary among Indiana's mechanical engineering technology programs?

Purdue's main campus leads with an 83.10% graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average of 50.92% across all five programs. Purdue Fort Wayne trails at 32.50%, creating a 50-percentage-point gap between the highest and lowest performing schools.

Does higher program cost translate to better earnings for graduates?

Not necessarily in Indiana's case. Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates earn the highest salaries at $63,005 despite ranking second in cost at $11,408 net. The most expensive program at Purdue's main campus produces graduates earning $59,756, ranking fourth in salary outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.