by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for industrial engineering, coming in at #9 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 9 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 22 |
Here is each degree level offered in industrial engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 257 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 257 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,621 a year. This is higher than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,427 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 43% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 95 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 1 |
