by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 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 engineering-related fields, placing at #31 out of 127 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools | 31 of 127 |
| Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in Indiana | 2 of 6 |
| Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 27 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering-related fields at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in engineering-related fields.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for engineering-related fields at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, engineering-related fields students accumulate a median of $16,625 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of engineering-related fields bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of engineering-related fields bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 56% 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 engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 41 bachelor’s completions in engineering/industrial management recently — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields | 38 |