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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Indiana ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $74,771
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Indiana
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame #11 national | $89,369 |
| 2 | Purdue University #79 national | $85,429 |
| 3 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology #132 national | $86,634 |
| 4 | University of Evansville #476 national | N/A |
| 5 | Valparaiso University #490 national | $72,788 |
| 6 | Trine University #512 national | $78,795 |
| 7 | Indiana University-Indianapolis #700 national | $82,354 |
| 8 | Purdue University Northwest #1137 national | $77,927 |
| 9 | Purdue University Fort Wayne #2187 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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