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Trine University
Angola, Indiana · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 1 University Ave, Angola, IN 46703 · Phone: (260) 665-4100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Trine University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Angola, Indiana, offering surgical technologist programs and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Trine University graduates carry a median debt of $25,000 and earn a median of $57,165 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 65.5%, though Trine's own completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Trine University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 15.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $51,350 | $64,240 | $77,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Indiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Trine University is a private non-profit university located in Angola, Indiana, in a distant-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for eligible programs. Among its trade and career offerings, Trine's most notable program family is surgical technologist training, with 5 completers reported in federal data. The university holds regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, along with several program-specific accreditors covering nursing, physical therapy, and teacher education.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 65.5%, though Trine's own completion rate and comparison to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs carried a median debt of $25,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $57,165. About 15.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some enrollment from lower-income backgrounds. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With undergraduate enrollment around 2,324 and a small surgical technologist program size (5 completers), Trine appears to serve a narrow trade-training niche within a larger university setting rather than functioning primarily as a standalone vocational school. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current program length, accreditation status, and up-to-date outcomes directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Trine University offers surgical technologist programs, with 5 completers reported in federal data for this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Trine University is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific bodies such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Trine University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Trine's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 65.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $25,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $57,165, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (260) 665-4100 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Trine University is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its surgical technologist program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?152567.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program format or scheduling, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements after completing the surgical technologist program are not reported in this data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Trine University at (260) 665-4100 or through its website, https://www.trine.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering surgical technologist programs is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.