by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Master’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 engineering, ranked #26 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 26 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Indiana | 2 of 14 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 101 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2,413 |
| Master’s | 1,298 |
| Doctoral | 361 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
This engineering field at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 1,298 master’s degrees in engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. About 41% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 522 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 538 |
| Other Races | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 361 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 233 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 31 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 45% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 2,413 |