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 engineering-related fields.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for engineering-related fields majors, Purdue came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in engineering-related fields from Purdue. This makes it the #122 most popular school for engineering-related fields master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering-related fields in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering-Related Fields majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,870 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,086 for all engineering-related fields students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, engineering-related fields students borrow a median amount of $16,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all engineering-related fields bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,821.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering-related fields majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Purdue. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering-related fields from Purdue in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 261 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 187 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 174 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 58 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 49 |
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