by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’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 #25 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 25 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Indiana | 2 of 14 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 98 |
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:
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 2,413 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $92,232 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, engineering students accumulate a median of $20,412 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, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 54% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 383 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| White | 1,314 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 396 |
| Other Races | 161 |
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 Engineering | 1,298 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 361 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 31 |
