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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,276 Avg Student Debt
$50,437 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Badge [Mechanical Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/mechanical-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for mechanical engineering technology students.

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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanical engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools

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Purdue University Northwest earned the #1 spot for value among mechanical engineering technology schools in Indiana. Purdue University Northwest is a large public school located in the suburb of Hammond. In-state tuition and fees average $8,357, while out-of-state students pay about $15,504. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $65,059. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the mechanical engineering technology program here. Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $40,734 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering technology will find it at Indiana State University, which ranked #3. Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $26,990. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $66,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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A rank of #4 makes Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne one of the best values for mechanical engineering technology. Set in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,532, while out-of-state students pay about $22,887. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the mechanical engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering technology degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne generally make around $65,385. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne admits about 84% of applicants.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering technology will find it at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering technology graduates is $20,500. Early-career mechanical engineering technology graduates make about $67,093. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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