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Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Public · Public Flagship
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public institution in West Lafayette, IN. With a 50% admission rate and 1,460 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 39,637 students, offers 74 programs with earnings data, and has a 83% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
50%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,460
Enrollment
39,637
Completion Rate
83%
Cost of Attendance
$22,567
In-State Tuition
$9,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,794
Programs
74
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 74 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 74 of 74 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $94,786 | $149,545 | $22,567 | 4.2x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $89,965 | $118,081 | $22,567 | 4.0x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,300 | $95,734 | $22,567 | 3.7x | |
| 4 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,379 | $100,438 | $22,567 | 3.6x | |
| 5 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,105 | $94,979 | $22,567 | 3.6x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,374 | $97,551 | $22,567 | 3.6x | |
| 7 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,265 | — | $22,567 | 3.5x | |
| 8 | Construction EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,966 | — | $22,567 | 3.4x | |
| 9 | Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,913 | $93,412 | $22,567 | 3.4x | |
| 10 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,981 | $83,800 | $22,567 | 3.3x | |
| 11 | Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,668 | — | $22,567 | 3.3x | |
| 12 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,369 | $85,536 | $22,567 | 3.3x | |
| 13 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,749 | $92,892 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 14 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,579 | $97,489 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 15 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,252 | — | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 16 | Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,168 | $85,404 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,132 | $94,597 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 18 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,989 | $97,947 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 19 | Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,861 | — | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 20 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,759 | $87,224 | $22,567 | 3.2x | |
| 21 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,903 | $100,920 | $22,567 | 3.1x | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,582 | $88,846 | $22,567 | 3.0x | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,093 | $81,374 | $22,567 | 3.0x | |
| 24 | Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,226 | — | $22,567 | 2.8x | |
| 25 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,021 | $88,315 | $22,567 | 2.8x |
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