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 #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette highly for physical sciences, placing at #149 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 149 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 3 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 108 |
This physical sciences field at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 169 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 67 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 183 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette report a median salary of $73,097 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, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,149 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
Find out more about Purdue-West Lafayette tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 55% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 64% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 47 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 108 |
