Mechanical Engineering Schools In Indiana
Mechanical Engineering classes faculty can choose to work at one of 13 accredited mechanical engineering schools in Indiana. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in mechanical engineering in the state of Indiana, which encompasses mechanical engineering training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Indiana Vs. National Mechanical Engineering Employment
| Indiana | 13,500 |
| National | 549,180 |
Of all of the mechanical engineering professionals that work in the US, approximately 3% work in Indiana state.
Employment Growth for Mechanical engineering professionals In Indiana
| 14,330 | 14,430 | 14,730 | 14,170 | 13,500 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Mechanical Engineering is a shrinking field in Indiana. In 2010 there were 830 less mechanical engineering professionals working in Indiana than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of mechanical engineering has shrunk by 6% in Indiana. This decline is faster than the national trend for mechanical engineering professionals which shows a 4% decrease in the number of mechanical engineering professionals working around the nation.
Mechanical Engineering VS. All Professions salaries in Indiana
| $57,888 | $56,776 | $57,308 | $58,754 | $59,844 |
| $41,263 | $43,445 | $44,845 | $44,830 | $45,974 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mechanical Engineering
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by mechanical engineering professionals is increasing in Indiana. In 2006 mechanical engineering professionals made a mean salary of $57,888 per year, and in 2010 they made $59,844 per year.
Salary percentiles for Mechanical engineering professionals in Indiana
10th percentile |
$36,902 |
25th percentile |
$45,680 |
50th percentile |
$57,824 |
75th percentile |
$72,610 |
90th percentile |
$86,102 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 3%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of mechanical engineering, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid mechanical engineering professionals earning 133% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Indiana state.
Average Salaries for Mechanical engineering professionals and related professions in Indiana
Civil Engineering |
$53,953 |
Drafting |
$47,760 |
Electrical Engineering |
$67,320 |
Industrial Design |
$51,830 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$59,844 |
Physics |
$139,590 |
In Indiana, mechanical engineering professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Mechanical Engineering programs available for each degree type for all schools in Indiana
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 30 |
The number of students graduating from the 13 accredited mechanical engineering schools in Indiana is increasing. In 2006 there were 1,132 mechanical engineering graduates from mechanical engineering courses in Indiana and in 2010 there were 1,169 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of mechanical engineering school degree or certificate graduates in Indiana by 3%. 57% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.