by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for general education, coming in at #14 out of 377 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 14 of 377 |
| Best General Education Schools in Indiana | 1 of 4 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 42 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general education at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Certificate | 102 |
| Master’s | 100 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for general education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,422 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, general education students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 50% of graduates fell into 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in education, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 102 certificate degrees in general education.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not yet ranked for general education at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general education certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general education certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a certificate in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 102 certificate degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Education | 100 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Education | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Education | 21 |
