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Bachelor's0% vs national median3,503 grads tracked

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University

Ranked 26th of 50 bachelor's programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,975
middle 50%: $41,219 – $77,781
Median · 5 years out
$85,193
middle 50%: $66,803 – $105,064
Median · 10 years out
$110,096
middle 50%: $85,528 – $142,177

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Purdue University's bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $61,975 one year after graduating, rising to $110,096 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $85,193 for this field, ranking 26th of 50 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.8 yrs
≈ $5,362 total interest

Same major at other universities

Purdue University Fort Wayne
$86,515 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$86,010 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$85,802 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$85,725 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$85,162 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$83,758 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$83,018 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$82,983 · 5 yrs out
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
$82,929 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$82,825 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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