Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$77,927
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$77,927
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,135
All programs at Purdue University Northwest
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
62
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,352
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$186/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$77,927
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
Other Programs at Purdue University Northwest
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $108,662 | $41,226 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,150 | $33,564 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $77,927 | $22,352 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,273 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,243 | $17,908 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $74,576 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $72,796 | $25,147 |
| Computer Science | $68,485 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $68,284 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $67,622 | $20,750 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.