In the spring semester of 1875, Purdue University offered its first four-year degrees in engineering for students who wanted to study either mechanical or civil engineering. Since that time, the engineering program has grown exponentially: In the 2014-2015 school year alone, Purdue awarded over 2,500 graduate and undergraduate degrees in disciplines such as nuclear, electrical and computer, biomedical, agricultural, and chemical engineering. The engineering program currently has 11,083 students and 409 faculty members.
Outside of the classroom, Purdue University’s College of Engineering students have the opportunity to see how academic concepts are applied to research problems by contributing to studies conducted by the Office of Research. The school’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, or SURF, pays students to work on original research projects under the supervision of a faculty member. For example, students developed a model designed to study DNA sequences and a voice box for those who have undergone larynx surgery. Students who participate in the SURF program also attend an engineering symposium and celebrate their success at an end-of-summer banquet.
Ivy Tech Community College offers 45 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 1,498 Engineering students graduated with students earning 1,063 Certificates, and 435 Associate's degrees.
University of Notre Dame offers 32 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 637 Engineering students graduated with students earning 386 Bachelor's degrees, 154 Master's degrees, and 97 Doctoral degrees.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers 22 Engineering degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 357 Engineering students graduated with students earning 333 Bachelor's degrees, and 24 Master's degrees.
Indiana University-Indianapolis offers 33 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 628 Engineering students graduated with students earning 451 Bachelor's degrees, 149 Master's degrees, 21 Certificates, and 7 Doctoral degrees.
Indiana State University offers 23 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 207 Engineering students graduated with students earning 178 Bachelor's degrees, 20 Master's degrees, 5 Certificates, and 4 Doctoral degrees.
Vincennes University offers 35 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 470 Engineering students graduated with students earning 232 Certificates, 176 Associate's degrees, and 62 Bachelor's degrees.
Ball State University offers 28 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 183 Engineering students graduated with students earning 120 Bachelor's degrees, 35 Master's degrees, 25 Certificates, and 3 Doctoral degrees.
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers 23 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 198 Engineering students graduated with students earning 150 Bachelor's degrees, 24 Associate's degrees, 19 Master's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Indiana University-Bloomington offers 19 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 542 Engineering students graduated with students earning 450 Bachelor's degrees, 78 Master's degrees, 11 Doctoral degrees, and 3 Certificates.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | 25 : 1 | 52,905 | |
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Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | 90 : 1 | 100,077 | |
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University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | 10 : 1 | 13,174 | |
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | 12 : 1 | 2,250 | |
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Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | 26 : 1 | 25,497 |