General Engineering at Purdue University Northwest
If you plan to study General Engineering, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Northwest
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University Northwest’s General Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the General Engineering program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| 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 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
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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