Physical Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, consider 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.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,182 |
| 2 years | $49,210 |
| 3 years | $67,856 |
| 4 years | $73,097 |
| 5 years | $80,761 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $73,097, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $19,149.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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