by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this 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 #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #23 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 23 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 9 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for electrical engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 211 |
| Master’s | 286 |
| Doctoral | 80 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 211 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $89,141 a year. This is higher than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 83% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’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 bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 211 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 286 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 80 |
