by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 1 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 307 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,093 a year. This is higher than $62,554, which is the national median for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, me tech students borrow a median amount of $37,529 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,971 for all me tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me tech program at Purdue is $229 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 307 students earned a bachelor's degree in me tech from Purdue. About 10% of these graduates were women and the other 90% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its me tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Associate’s in me tech from Purdue in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a associate's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 180 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 141 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 95 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 66 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.