Industrial Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 366 industrial 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. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Industrial Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Industrial Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 102 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 102 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 102 |
Earnings for Industrial Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Industrial Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,780 |
| 2 years | $70,057 |
| 3 years | $79,694 |
| 4 years | $92,621 |
| 5 years | $100,438 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $92,621, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Industrial Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $19,427.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Industrial Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Industrial Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 31% women (112) and 69% men (254).
Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 257 bachelor’s industrial engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 31% were women (80) and 69% were men (177).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 111 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 59 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 32% of Industrial Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 36%.*
Industrial Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 95 master’s industrial engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 28% were women (27) and 72% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 75 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Industrial Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 11%.*
Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 13 doctoral industrial engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Industrial Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 9%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
This Industrial Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Engineering | 366 |
Best-Paid Careers for Industrial Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Industrial Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Industrial Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | $108,531 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Manufacturing Engineers | $91,427 |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | $91,208 |
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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