Other Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Other Engineering, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 142 other engineering 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. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Other Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Other Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 55 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 55 |
Earnings for Other Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Other 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 | $87,316 |
| 2 years | $83,745 |
| 3 years | $110,527 |
| 4 years | $122,647 |
| 5 years | $135,236 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Other Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $122,647, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Other Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Other Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Other Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 49% women (69) and 51% men (73).
Other Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 37 bachelor’s other engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 41% were women (15) and 59% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Other Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Other Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 87 master’s other engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 52% were women (45) and 48% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 65 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 17%.*
Other Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 9 doctoral other engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Other Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Other Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Other Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Engineering | 142 |
Top-Paying Careers for Other Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Other Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Other Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| 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
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