General Engineering Technology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 general engineering technology degrees were awarded 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. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Technology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s General Engineering Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 100 |
Earnings for General Engineering Technology Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’s General Engineering Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,713 |
| 2 years | $62,012 |
| 3 years | $58,999 |
| 4 years | $67,004 |
| 5 years | $78,134 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Engineering Technology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $67,004, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Engineering Technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Engineering Technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 24% women (5) and 76% men (16).
General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 9 bachelor’s general engineering technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
General Engineering Technology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 12 master’s general engineering technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Engineering Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Technology Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The General Engineering Technology program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering Technology program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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