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, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for engineering. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 96 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Purdue. This makes it the #6 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 96 students who earned a master's degree in General Engineering from Purdue in 2020-2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in engineering.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 14 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 62 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mechanical Engineering | 582 |
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 426 |
Industrial Engineering | 369 |
Electrical Engineering | 366 |
Civil Engineering | 273 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.