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. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 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 mechanical engineering, ranked #14 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 14 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 59 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 510 |
| Master’s | 218 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 510 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $93,533 a year. This is above $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $19,937 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 82% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 57% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 290 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 82 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 218 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 91 |
