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 2024, 1,534 Engineering students graduated with students earning 1,120 Certificates, and 414 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 2024, 649 Engineering students graduated with students earning 396 Bachelor's degrees, 155 Master's degrees, and 98 Doctoral degrees.
Indiana University-Indianapolis offers 36 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2024, 606 Engineering students graduated with students earning 425 Bachelor's degrees, 153 Master's degrees, 16 Certificates, and 12 Doctoral degrees.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers 19 Engineering degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 372 Engineering students graduated with students earning 345 Bachelor's degrees, and 27 Master's degrees.
Indiana State University offers 23 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 156 Engineering students graduated with students earning 122 Bachelor's degrees, 27 Master's degrees, and 7 Doctoral degrees.
Vincennes University offers 33 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2024, 879 Engineering students graduated with students earning 609 Certificates, 202 Associate's degrees, and 68 Bachelor's degrees.
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers 22 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2024, 183 Engineering students graduated with students earning 138 Bachelor's degrees, 25 Associate's degrees, 16 Master's degrees, and 4 Certificates.
Ball State University offers 26 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 196 Engineering students graduated with students earning 131 Bachelor's degrees, 34 Master's degrees, 28 Certificates, and 3 Doctoral degrees.
Indiana University-Bloomington offers 19 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 550 Engineering students graduated with students earning 418 Bachelor's degrees, 110 Master's degrees, 17 Doctoral degrees, and 5 Certificates.
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | 28 : 1 | 58,658 | |
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Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | 99 : 1 | 110,710 | |
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University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | 10 : 1 | 13,042 | |
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Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | 25 : 1 | 22,534 | |
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | 12 : 1 | 2,334 | |