General Environmental Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Environmental 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, 84 general environmental engineering degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Environmental Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Environmental Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 52% women (44) and 48% men (40).
General Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 59 bachelor’s general environmental engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 53% were women (31) and 47% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 31%.*
General Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 22 master’s general environmental engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 18% of General Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 24%.*
General Environmental Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 3 doctoral general environmental engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Environmental Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the General Environmental Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Environmental Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Environmental Engineers | $79,896 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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