by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with me tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest is $65,059. 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 Northwest, me tech students borrow a median amount of $19,297 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,971.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue Northwest was $493 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
Learn more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
Of the 41 me tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue Northwest, about 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 47 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 38 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 21 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 13 |