# Purdue University: Agricultural Engineering (bachelor's)

West Lafayette, IN. IPEDS 243780, CIP 14.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/majors/agricultural-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,168
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,306 (U.S. median for this major: $84,994 across 26 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $22,936)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,312

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,306 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,098 | $21,717 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,241 | $26,587 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $9,438 | $40,206 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,177 | $77,434 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,742 | $96,881 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Agricultural Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $86,306 | $20,000 | $14,600 | 83% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $177,640 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Agricultural Engineers (SOC 17-2021): median wage $86,320 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, $94,730 IN, $98,590 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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