Ranking

Best Engineering-Related Fields Colleges in Indiana 2026

Purdue University Northwest leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 19.87 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Indiana colleges offering Engineering-Related Fields, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $6,079
Top earnings 10y: $101,253
Public / Private: 5 / 4

Purdue University Northwest

A+

Hammond, IN · Public

ROI score: 19.87
Net price: $6,079
Earnings 10y: $48,318
Acceptance: 72.4%

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

ROI score: 12.40
Net price: $14,600
Earnings 10y: $72,424
Acceptance: 49.9%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

ROI score: 11.83
Net price: $11,668
Earnings 10y: $55,198
Acceptance: 76.4%

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

ROI score: 11.13
Net price: $10,873
Earnings 10y: $48,387
Acceptance: 80.8%

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 9.05
Net price: $15,788
Earnings 10y: $57,165
Acceptance: 39.9%

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

ROI score: 8.71
Net price: $13,171
Earnings 10y: $45,872
Acceptance: 83.9%

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.50
Net price: $18,578
Earnings 10y: $63,191
Acceptance: 89.4%

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.95
Net price: $42,513
Earnings 10y: $101,253
Acceptance: 76.9%

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.10
Net price: $23,206
Earnings 10y: $47,327
Acceptance: 70.4%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Indiana schools with positive Engineering-Related Fields program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.28 (5 public, 4 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Indiana colleges are in this list?

9 Indiana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.