Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians earn 22% less 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.
How Purdue University-Main Campus Compares for Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
All 15 colleges reporting engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | $112,246 | $119,288 | #1 | $98,488 |
| 2 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $111,920 | $116,191 | #2 | $66,582 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $92,358 | $104,834 | #3 | $57,351 |
| 4 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $87,848 | $94,273 | #4 | $72,022 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $84,265 | $77,506 | #10 | — |
| 6 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $84,015 | $89,657 | #5 | $51,174 |
| 7 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $81,077 | $73,828 | #11 | $70,620 |
| 8 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $80,992 | $86,206 | #6 | $73,572 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $77,899 | $68,365 | #13 | — |
| 10 | Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH | $75,677 | $80,759 | #7 | $66,669 |
| 11 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $75,677 | $80,759 | #8 | $66,669 |
| 12 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $74,974 | $80,458 | #9 | $62,689 |
| 13 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $63,954 | $68,611 | #12 | $50,059 |
| 14 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $61,991 | $57,100 | #14 | $46,715 |
| 15 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $48,069 | $42,330 | #15 | $26,827 |
Other Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,342 | — | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,059 one year after graduating and $63,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians ($81,678), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,057.
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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.