Purdue University-Main Campus
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 43(↑8) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: Purdue-West Lafayette | Purdue | PU | Purdue-WL
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Mitch Daniels (President)
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/； Phone: 7654944600
Location: Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2040
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Purdue University-Main Campus Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $9,992  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $28,794 |
| Room and Board | $10,030 | Under Students | 37,806 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.3% | Retension Rate | 91.3% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 14:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 58:42 |
| Graduation Salary | $32,241 - $132,000 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Big Ten Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus Important Facts Trends
Purdue University-Main Campus Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Purdue University-Main Campus degrees/majors
Purdue University-Main Campus major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2022 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | $91,645 | ||||
| Agricultural Engineering. | $77,760 | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $78,264 | ||||
| Chemical Engineering. | $85,260 | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $75,048 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $103,645 | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $89,141 | ||||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | - | ||||
| Materials Engineering. | - | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $85,429-$112,491 | ||||
| Nuclear Engineering. | - | ||||
| Construction Engineering. | - | ||||
| Industrial Engineering. | $92,621 | ||||
| Engineering, Other. | $122,647 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $61,570-$116,745 | ||||
| Organizational Leadership. | $61,570-$116,745 | ||||
| Accounting. | $74,894 | ||||
| Finance, General. | $74,985 | ||||
| Financial Planning and Services. | $74,985 | ||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. | $48,973 | ||||
| Management Science. | $92,054 | ||||
| Actuarial Science. | $92,054 | ||||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $92,054 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | - | ||||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations. | $79,965 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology. | $84,996 | ||||
| Computer Science. | $116,601 | ||||
| Computer Graphics. | $45,686 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General. | - | ||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | $55,867 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | - | ||||
| Pharmacy. | $132,000 | ||||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. | $132,000 | ||||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. | $132,000 | ||||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences. | $132,000 | ||||
| Public Health, General. | $54,930 | ||||
| Health/Medical Physics. | $54,930 | ||||
| Public Health Education and Promotion. | $54,930 | ||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | $52,007 | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $67,061 | ||||
| Nursing Science. | $67,061 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $69,530 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $56,985 | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $56,985 | ||||
| Biochemistry. | - | ||||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | - | ||||
| Botany/Plant Biology. | - | ||||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | - | ||||
| Microbiology and Immunology. | - | ||||
| Entomology. | - | ||||
| Genetics, General. | - | ||||
| Plant Genetics. | - | ||||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | ||||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. | - | ||||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | $70,422 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | - | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other. | - | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $43,083 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $43,083 | ||||
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | $46,189 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education. | $46,189 | ||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education. | $46,189 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $46,189 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education. | $46,189 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | ||||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $65,456 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $59,857 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $44,808 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | $90,328 | ||||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability. | $90,328 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $45,861-$71,370 | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $45,861-$71,370 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology. | $43,070 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | - | ||||
| Chemistry, General. | $48,715-$97,479 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. | $71,373 | ||||
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. | $71,373 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | $49,180 | ||||
| Industrial and Product Design. | $49,180 | ||||
| Interior Design. | $49,180 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | - | ||||
| Acting. | - | ||||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. | - | ||||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | - | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management. | $53,617 | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $42,338 | ||||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $34,082 | ||||
| Creative Writing. | $37,400 | ||||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | $37,400 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General. | - | ||||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | $32,241 | ||||
| Forestry, General. | - | ||||
| Forest Sciences and Biology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | - | ||||
| Linguistics. | - | ||||
| Comparative Literature. | - | ||||
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | - | ||||
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | ||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | - | ||||
| Gerontology. | - | ||||
| Nutrition Sciences. | - | ||||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization. | - | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $43,032 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $53,337 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | ||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | - | ||||
| Italian Studies. | - | ||||
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | $64,701 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. | - |
Purdue University-Main Campus Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
- Engineering School# 8(↑1)-
- Biological / Agricultural# 1(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 2(→)
- Aerospace# 3(↑2)
- Civil Engineering# 4(↑3)
- Mechanical Engineering# 6(→)
- Computer Engineering# 7(↑3)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 8(↑1)
- Materials Engineering# 11(↑2)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 12(↓1)
- Chemical Engineering# 14(↑1)
- Biomedical Engineering# 28(↑1)
- Computer Science# 18(↓2)+
- Business School# 21(↑9)+
- Nursing School# 52(↑60)
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Engineering School# 4(→)-
- Biological / Agricultural# 1(→)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 6(↓1)
- Civil Engineering# 7(→)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 8(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 8(↓1)
- Mechanical Engineering# 8(→)
- Computer Engineering# 10(↓1)
- Nuclear Engineering# 11(→)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 12(↓1)
- Materials Engineering# 13(→)
- Chemical Engineering# 18(↓4)
- Biomedical Engineering# 28(↑1)
- Nursing School# 25(↑1)
- Education School# 49(↓2)+
- Business School# 44(↑36)+
- Fine Arts# 110(↑4)
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Purdue University-Main Campus Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 105 | 112 |
| Football | 117 | - |
| Swimming | 40 | 39 |
| Baseball | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Soccer | - | 31 |
| Wrestling | 31 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 10 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Volleyball | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 10 | 8 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 104 | 111 |
| Football | 117 | - |
| Swimming | 38 | 40 |
| Baseball | 40 | - |
| Soccer | - | 32 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 |
| Wrestling | 30 | - |
| Softball | - | 25 |
| Golf | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 8 | 8 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 104 | 112 |
| Football | 109 | - |
| Swimming | 30 | 38 |
| Baseball | 38 | - |
| Soccer | - | 36 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 |
| Wrestling | 30 | - |
| Softball | - | 26 |
| Golf | 9 | 10 |
| Tennis | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
