by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in ag mech.
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Purdue was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ag mech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in agricultural mechanization. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ag mech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $51,820. This is higher than $51,141, which is the national median for all ag mech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, ag mech students borrow a median amount of $20,270 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ag mech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ag mech majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ag mech from Purdue. About 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in ag mech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 198 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 176 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 53 |
| Food Science Technology | 38 |
| General Agriculture | 32 |
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