Architectural Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Architectural Engineering, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 227 architectural engineering graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Architectural Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Architectural Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 39 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 39 |
Earnings for Architectural Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’s Architectural Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,788 |
| 2 years | $67,420 |
| 3 years | $72,254 |
| 4 years | $85,916 |
| 5 years | $93,412 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architectural Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $85,916, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Architectural Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $19,270.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Architectural Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Architectural Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 19% women (43) and 81% men (184).
Architectural Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 160 bachelor’s architectural engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 15% were women (24) and 85% were men (136).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 15% of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 32%.*
Architectural Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 57 master’s architectural engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 30% were women (17) and 70% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 40 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 9%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Architectural Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Architectural Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 227 |
Top-Paying Careers for Architectural Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Architectural Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Architectural Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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