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Electrical Engineering at Purdue University - Main Campus

203 Bachelor's Degrees
96 Master's Degrees
80 Doctor's Degrees
The Electrical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at Purdue University - Main Campus.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.

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Electrical Engineering Degrees Available at Purdue

Purdue EE Rankings

Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for ee. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 15
Best Electrical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 16
Best Electrical Engineering Schools 23
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23

Popularity of EE at Purdue

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 96 students received their master’s degree in ee from Purdue. This makes it the #21 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 80 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do EE Graduates from Purdue Make?

$84,300 Bachelor's Median Salary
$104,331 Master's Median Salary

Salary of EE Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $84,300. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do EE Graduates from Purdue Have?

$48,912 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of EE Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, ee students borrow a median amount of $48,912 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,750 for all ee majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ee program at Purdue is $387 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in EE from Purdue Cost?

$9,992 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$35,604 Average Student Debt

Purdue Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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

Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.

Purdue Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 84% of ee bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.

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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, 50% 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 ee.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 102
Non-Resident Aliens 55
Other Races 12

Does Purdue Offer an Online BS in EE?

Purdue does not offer an online option for its ee 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.

Salary of EE Graduates with a Master's Degree

EE majors graduating with a master's degree from Purdue make a median salary of $104,331 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $105,380.

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Purdue Electrical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

The ee program at Purdue awarded 99 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in ee.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 54
Other Races 5

Purdue EE Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Majors Similar to EE

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 648
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 539
Industrial Engineering 331
Computer Engineering 297
Civil Engineering 257

View All Electrical Engineering Related Majors >

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