by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in mechanical engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 27 schools (Master’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 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 14 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 218 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 83% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 50% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 91 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 81% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 510 |