Education at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 99 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in education earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
Other Education Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,795 | $69,729 | $28,581 |
| Doctoral Degree | $82,750 | $118,149 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $105,733 | $79,921 | #1 of 100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,788 | $71,977 | #2 of 120 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $88,014 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,761 one year after graduating and $67,460 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is education at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% more than the national median for education ($47,863), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.