Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians at Purdue University
Ranked 2nd of 3 doctoral (research) programs in Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (doctoral (research)) graduates.
Graduates of Purdue University's doctoral (research) program in Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $91,518 one year after graduating, rising to $122,253 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $117,477 for this field, ranking 2nd of 3 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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