Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.1%
- Retention Rate
- 92.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,424
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $112,363 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $92,632 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $88,342 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $85,981 | $19,136 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | $32,946 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $78,343 | $113,597 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $78,343 | $20,625 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,448 | $22,875 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,255 | $19,500 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,057 | $18,357 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,897 | $21,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $17,750 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $19,813 |
Outcomes Overview
Purdue graduates earn a median of $72,424 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $19,500. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 27%, well below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $207 represent only 3.4% of median income, making repayment very manageable. The 78% loan repayment rate reflects this financial reality. Purdue's engineering focus pays off here, as many graduates enter high-paying fields like aerospace, manufacturing, and technology. Companies like Boeing, General Electric, and Amazon actively recruit on campus. The 96% employment rate shows employers value Purdue's practical, hands-on education approach. This represents a strong return on investment for most students.