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. Also, learn how PFW ranks among other schools offering degrees in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PFW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,127 a year. This is less than $58,773, which is the national median of all me tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PFW, me tech students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allme tech bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a associate's degree in me tech from PFW. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a associate's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from PFW in 2020-2021, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 14 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 13 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 7 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 6 |
| Quality Control Technology | 2 |
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