Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN
Engineering Master's
CIP 14.1901
Total Graduates
219
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
82%
180 of 219
Female Graduates
18%
39 of 219
Annual Tuition & Fees
$9,992
In-state, incl. fees
Available Degrees for Mechanical Engineering
Program Popularity
#3
of 232 colleges nationally
98.7%
Produces more graduates than 98.7% of colleges offering this program
7,402
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Mechanical Engineering.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 14.1901
Program Family Engineering
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 219 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 82% male, 18% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Mechanical engineers
Primary Occupation$102,320
Median Annual Salary
$68,740 $161,240
10th percentile 90th percentile
286,760 employed nationally +9.1% projected growth
Related Occupations
Cost estimators -4.2%
$77,070 Architectural and engineering managers +3.8%
$167,740 Aerospace engineers +6.1%
$134,830 Engineering teachers, postsecondary +8.1%
$106,120 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name Purdue University-Main Campus
Location West Lafayette, IN
Cost Information
In-State Tuition and Fees $9,992
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $28,794
Average Net Price $12,421
Program Information
CIP Code: 14.1901
CIP Family: 14
IPEDS ID:
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