by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette highly for materials engineering, coming in at #8 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 8 of 57 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in materials engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, materials engineering students accumulate a median of $21,335 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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Among recent graduates, 76% of materials engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 65% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Engineering | 36 |