Environmental Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Environmental Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 environmental engineering degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Environmental Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 80 |
Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’s Environmental Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,853 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Environmental Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $16,316.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 52% women (44) and 48% men (40).
Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 59 bachelor’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 53% were women (31) and 47% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 31%.*
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 22 master’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 18% of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 24%.*
Environmental Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 3 doctoral environmental engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Environmental Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
This Environmental Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 84 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Environmental Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Environmental Engineers | $79,896 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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