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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for agricultural engineering, placing at #3 out of 24 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 3 of 24 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 5 |
Here is each degree level available for agricultural engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,760 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, agricultural engineering students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 72% 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 agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 14 |
