Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana · Public · 44,503 undergraduates
Of 107 programs with reported earnings, 106 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 242 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,098 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,241 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,438 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,177 |
| $110k and up | $22,742 |
| All families (average) | $14,600 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $89,788 | +$53,296 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $146,685 | +$110,193 | clears the bar | $19,136 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $102,572 | +$66,080 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $86,891 | +$50,399 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,332 | +$60,840 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $121,462 | +$84,970 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 0.3 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,170 | +$15,678 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $107,031 | +$70,539 | clears the bar | $18,357 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $99,896 | +$63,404 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,225 | +$21,733 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $59,766 | +$23,274 | clears the bar | $20,101 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $85,924 | +$49,432 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Statistics | Bachelor's Degree | $104,047 | +$67,555 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $105,396 | +$68,904 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree | $131,275 | +$94,783 | clears the bar | $32,946 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 107 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 83% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.