Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 11 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 976 recent graduates. Graduates earn $66,097 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

School choice matters significantly: Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn $71,255 while Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies graduates earn $60,771 — a $10,484 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in IN

$66,097

IN Avg. Earnings

$64,585

National Avg.

331

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Indiana

Public Schools (4)

$67,058

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$66,503

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Indiana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mechanical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$71,255

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $73,563

Graduates: 215

Acceptance: 50.3%

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private

$71,320

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $72,690

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 12.4%

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, IN · Private

$72,600

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $72,316

Graduates: 202

Acceptance: 72.8%

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$62,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $64,537

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 70.6%

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private

$65,089

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,015

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 92.2%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$67,660

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,146

Graduates: 193

Acceptance: 81.4%

Trine University

Angola, IN · Private

$68,219

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,573

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 84.7%

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private

$61,020

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,037

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 77.6%

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,729

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 85.7%

#10

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$60,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 56.9%

#11

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN ·

$60,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Indiana?

Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Indiana with median graduate earnings of $71,255 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Indiana?

Mechanical Engineering graduates in Indiana earn an average of $66,097 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $64,585 for this major.

What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Indiana?

University of Notre Dame is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 12.4%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 68.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Indiana?

In Indiana, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $66,503 vs $67,058 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

Computer Engineering $75,866 Chemical Engineering $73,792 Computer Science $66,740 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,819 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,398 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $64,220 Construction Management $59,890 Civil Engineering $59,623

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.