Compare 5 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $74,422.
Marine Engineering Technology/Technician programs produce graduates earning between $67,622 and $80,150—a $12K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs in Indiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Indiana University-Indianapolis's Marine Engineering Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $80,150, followed by Purdue University Fort Wayne at $77,914. The statewide average sits at $74,422, but what's striking is how these regional publics dominate the field—proof that specialized technical programs often thrive outside traditional prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 4.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Purdue Fort Wayne leads with an 8.8% family burden, keeping costs manageable for most households.
Highest program earnings: $80,150
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance
4.8% payment burden | Excellent
8.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $80,150 | 56 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #2 | $77,914 | 34 | $21,500 | Excellent | $12,362 | Good | |
| #3 | $75,842 | 273 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $70,581 | 72 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #5 | $67,622 | 63 | $21,229 | Excellent | $14,984 | Good |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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