Chemical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, 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 is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 204 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes 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.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Chemical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 26 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 26 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Students who complete Purdue University-Main Campus’s Chemical 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 | $75,967 |
| 2 years | $69,897 |
| 3 years | $79,174 |
| 4 years | $85,260 |
| 5 years | $94,979 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Chemical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $85,260, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 39% women (79) and 61% men (125).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 137 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 45% were women (62) and 55% were men (75).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 23% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 39 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 31% were women (12) and 69% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 22%.*
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 28 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 18% were women (5) and 82% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Chemical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 204 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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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