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Purdue University-Main Campus

IN · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Software and Media Applications$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Statistics$20K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Industrial Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies$24K$65K$92KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Air Transportation$24K$55K$75KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Research and Experimental Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Purdue University-Main Campus earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Purdue University-Main Campus has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Purdue University-Main Campus. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).