by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in ag mech.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for ag mech list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in agricultural mechanization. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ag mech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $58,806. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $58,929 for all ag mech students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The ag mech program at Purdue awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 93% of these degrees went to men with the other 7% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in ag mech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its ag mech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ag mech majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 162 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 78 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 63 |
| Food Science Technology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.