Is Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in West Lafayette, Indiana (small city). It awarded 14,797 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in mechanical engineering, business administration and management and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$61,124
Median earnings 4 years after
$81,751
Median earnings 10 years after
$72,424
Average net price
$14,600
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
14,797
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
44,503
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $71,977 | $89,788 | 323 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $67,093 | $86,891 | 283 |
| Education, General | Master's | $60,795 | $69,729 | 267 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $70,112 | $84,920 | 251 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $94,786 | $146,685 | 244 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,106 | $81,040 | 200 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,374 | $102,572 | 185 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $86,478 | $135,033 | 182 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,759 | $80,403 | 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $72,132 | $99,896 | 161 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $59,938 | $85,924 | 152 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $35,318 | $54,089 | 147 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | $81,379 | $107,031 | 144 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $52,804 | $65,900 | 141 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $75,913 | $97,594 | 136 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 532 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 510 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 504 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 375 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 370 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 323 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 286 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 257 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 244 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 218 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% | 21,798 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 20,248 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 14,802 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 8% | 9,650 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 7,502 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 6,330 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 5,344 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 5,160 |
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Sources: federal figures for Purdue University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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