by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in construction engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for construction engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Construction Engineering Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in construction engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Construction Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,966 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $75,998 for all construction engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of construction engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students 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 construction engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its construction engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction engineering majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 648 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 539 |
| Electrical Engineering | 387 |
| Industrial Engineering | 331 |
| Computer Engineering | 297 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.