Electrical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Electrical 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 is located in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 577 electrical engineering degrees were awarded 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.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 309 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $90,896 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $79,325 |
| 4 years | $89,141 |
| 5 years | $95,734 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $89,141, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 21% women (119) and 79% men (458).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 211 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 17% were women (36) and 83% were men (175).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 54 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 286 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 24% were women (68) and 76% were men (218).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 101 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 128 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 17% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 80 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 19% were women (15) and 81% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 55 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
This Electrical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 577 |
Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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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