Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Trine University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 16 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Trine University.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 85K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering.Small sample | — | $85,111★ | — | 12 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $78,795 | — | 41 |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician. | — | $75,195 | $51,566 | 51 |
| Computer Engineering, General.Small sample | — | $67,899 | — | 17 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.Small sample | — | $67,702 | — | 18 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | — | $66,203 | — | 22 |
Digital Marketing. leads business & economics with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing.Small sample | — | $63,152★ | — | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $60,191 | — | 35 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.Small sample | — | $52,374 | — | 9 |
| Business/Commerce, General.Small sample | — | $45,612 | — | 10 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 35K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $34,704 | — | 20 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | — | $39,713 | — | 21 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 36K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | — | $35,701 | — | 7 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $40,250 | $28,608 | 28 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $51,996 | $35,903 | 67 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
