Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.6%
- Retention Rate
- 85.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,165
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,899 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $64,706 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $54,252 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $52,941 | $13,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,729 | $16,066 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $20,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $46,478 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $39,009 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $35,701 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $34,704 | $22,625 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $34,348 | $22,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $32,071 | $20,200 |
Outcomes Overview
Trine graduates earn a median of $57,165 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 5.6% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's engineering and technology focus pays off in the job market, with 96.7% of graduates finding employment. Many enter manufacturing, automotive, and engineering firms throughout the Midwest, where Trine's industry connections run deep. The combination of strong employment rates, reasonable debt levels, and solid starting salaries in technical fields makes this a strong return on investment for students pursuing STEM careers.