Engineering-Related Fields at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering-Related Fields, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 engineering-related fields graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Engineering-Related Fields program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 129 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 129 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Engineering-Related Fields program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,870 |
| 2 years | $66,653 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $16,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 36% women (31) and 64% men (54).
Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 41 bachelor’s engineering-related fields graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 34% were women (14) and 66% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 27%.*
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 6 master’s engineering-related fields graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Engineering-Related Fields Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 38 doctoral engineering-related fields graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 37% were women (14) and 63% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 25 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Engineering-Related Fields doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than 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 Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Engineering-Related Fields program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 85 |
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Students who finish Engineering-Related Fields program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering-Related Fields graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
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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