Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,453 |
| 2 years | $72,428 |
| 3 years | $83,625 |
| 4 years | $92,232 |
| 5 years | $101,209 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $92,232, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $20,412.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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