by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette highly for education, placing at #20 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 20 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Indiana | 2 of 34 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 215 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Certificate | 102 |
| Master’s | 224 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
The education field at Purdue-West Lafayette covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 198 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $59,273 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, education students borrow a median amount of $21,230 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, 16% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 82% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 102 certificate degrees in education.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for education at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of education certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 66% 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 certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 Education | 224 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 71 |
