Is Trine University worth it?
Trine University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Angola, Indiana (small town), part of the Trine University system. It awarded 641 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in exercise science and kinesiology, mechanical engineering and elementary education and teaching.
Trine University is part of Trine University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Trine University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$52,025
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,814
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,165
Average net price
$25,355
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
641
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,324
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $65,013 | $77,517 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,428 | $75,483 | 84 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,816 | $86,997 | 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,504 | $57,055 | 61 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $71,706 | $79,047 | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,096 | $46,798 | 54 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,812 | $58,816 | 51 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,114 | $48,877 | 48 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,700 | $78,808 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $44,568 | $51,407 | 24 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,923 | $92,945 | 20 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $39,067 | $52,806 | 20 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,875 | $88,192 | 18 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,702 | N/A | 17 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,500 | $79,824 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 37 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 34 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Post-bacc certificate | 31 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% | 544 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13% | 263 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11% | 221 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 145 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 120 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 120 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 93 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% | 76 |
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Sources: federal figures for Trine University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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