Purdue University-Main Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Purdue University-Main Campus at a glance

• 44,503

  students enrolled

• 600,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 14,170

  degrees and certificates a year

• 83%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,600

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,718 in state, $28,520 out of state

• $60,838

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $72,424

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Purdue University-Main Campus

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tippecanoe County, where the college is.

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• 6

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Tippecanoe County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $58,622

  median household income

  Tippecanoe County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to operations (2 open), sales (1 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Sterling Products (2), Creative Financial Staffing (1), Global Medical Response (1), Human Capital Ventures (1), Republic Services (1).

What they hire for: Human Resources (3), Operations (2), Sales (1). Human Resources jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. d/b/a Region 4 Workforce Board.

• WorkOne - LafayetteLafayette · 765-474-5411 · M-F 8:00a to 4:30p

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Purdue University-Main Campus?

Purdue University-Main Campus enrolls about 44,503 students and is a public 4-year institution in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awards about 14,170 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?

83% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,838 six years after entry and $72,424 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Purdue University-Main Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Purdue University-Main Campus awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Purdue University-Main Campus?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Tippecanoe County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sterling Products has the most openings.