General Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Aeronautical Engineering, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 543 general aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 17% women (95) and 83% men (448).
General Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 323 bachelor’s general aeronautical engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 20% were women (66) and 80% were men (257).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 34%.*
General Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 193 master’s general aeronautical engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 12% were women (24) and 88% were men (169).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 |
Minority students account for 24% of General Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 28%.*
General Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 27 doctoral general 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 General 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 |
Minority students account for 19% of General Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Aeronautical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete General Aeronautical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Aeronautical Engineering graduates, 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 Engineers | $63,328 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.