Physics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 93 physics graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes 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.
Physics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 259 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 259 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $21,948.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 20% women (19) and 80% men (74).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 45 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 22% were women (10) and 78% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 23 master’s physics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 30% were women (7) and 70% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
Physics Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 25 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Physics program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 93 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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