Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 543 aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 74 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 74 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 74 |
Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Aeronautical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,518 |
| 2 years | $71,501 |
| 3 years | $85,991 |
| 4 years | $91,645 |
| 5 years | $104,486 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $91,645, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 17% women (95) and 83% men (448).
Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 323 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 20% were women (66) and 80% were men (257).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 64 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 34% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 193 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 12% were women (24) and 88% were men (169).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 29 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 33 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 28%.*
Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 27 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Aeronautical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Aeronautical Engineering | 543 |
Top-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Aeronautical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $63,328 |
| Avionics Technicians | $31,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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