Purdue University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Purdue University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
36
Average class size
65%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Purdue has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
756
10-19
987
20-29
924
30-39
576
40-49
416
50-99
615
100+
396
Honors Programs
Purdue University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Purdue's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Purdue University:
65%
4-year grad rate
84%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,452. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$62,452
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Purdue University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Experimental Psychology
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
272.6
322.28
371.96
421.64
471.32
521
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 132
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 88
- Food Science 36
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 29
- Agricultural Economics 27
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 22
- Agricultural Mechanization, General 17
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 15
- Agriculture, General 15
- Agriculture, General 15
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 15
- Horticultural Science 15
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 7
- Turf and Turfgrass Management 7
- Soil Science and Agronomy, General 4
- Agronomy and Crop Science 1
Architecture And Related Services
- Landscape Architecture 18
Area
- Women's Studies 7
- Asian Studies/Civilization 6
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
- Italian Studies 2
- African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 146
- Biomedical Sciences, General 143
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 95
- Neurobiology and Anatomy 56
- Biochemistry 43
- Genetics, General 24
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 17
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15
- Entomology 12
- Botany/Plant Biology 11
- Plant Genetics 8
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 6
- Microbiology and Immunology 4
Business
- Finance, General 181
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 126
- Accounting 106
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 103
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 95
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations 93
- Business Administration and Management, General 88
- Actuarial Science 71
- Organizational Leadership 54
- Financial Planning and Services 32
- Management Science 0
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies 122
- Communication, General 122
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 521
- Computer Graphics 155
- Information Technology 121
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 120
- Artificial Intelligence 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 76
- Education, General 18
- Agricultural Teacher Education 18
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 17
- Social Studies Teacher Education 16
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 7
- Art Teacher Education 2
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 478
- Computer Engineering, General 319
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 314
- Industrial Engineering 269
- Civil Engineering, General 180
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 174
- Chemical Engineering 147
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 116
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 62
- Agricultural Engineering 57
- Materials Engineering 56
- Engineering, Other 34
- Nuclear Engineering 25
- Construction Engineering 20
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 158
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 133
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 107
- Engineering/Industrial Management 61
- Industrial Technology/Technician 58
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 56
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 46
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 4
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 4
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 45
- Creative Writing 30
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 17
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 57
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 24
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 4
Foreign Languages
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 36
- Linguistics 8
- French Language and Literature 7
- Japanese Language and Literature 5
- Russian Language and Literature 3
- German Language and Literature 3
- Comparative Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 162
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 102
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 60
- Public Health, General 48
- Dietetics/Dietitian 45
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 11
- Health and Wellness, General 4
- Health/Medical Physics 1
- Environmental Health 0
History
- History, General 42
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability 199
- Mathematics, General 78
- Applied Mathematics, General 10
- Financial Mathematics 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences 20
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 19
- Nutrition Sciences 12
- Mathematics and Computer Science 8
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 8
- Systems Science and Theory 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 49
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 36
- Forestry, General 17
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician 1
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 29
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 65
- Physics, General 47
- Geology/Earth Science, General 35
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 13
Psychology
- Experimental Psychology 318
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 136
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 122
- Political Science and Government, General 113
- Anthropology, General 25
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 74
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 66
Visual And Performing Arts
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 26
- Design and Visual Communications, General 25
- Interior Design 20
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 17
- Industrial and Product Design 15
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
- Acting 3
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
- Music, General 0
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