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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with ie programs.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for ie. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 95 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 262 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 264 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in ie from Purdue. This makes it the #7 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,379 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,748 for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, ie students borrow a median amount of $47,580 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $35,197 for all ie majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ie program at Purdue is $381 per month.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 262 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ie from Purdue in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 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 bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its ie 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of ie master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 648 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 539 |
| Electrical Engineering | 387 |
| Computer Engineering | 297 |
| Civil Engineering | 257 |
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