Purdue defines distance learning as a structured learning process by which a student is physically removed from both the instructor and the instructional setting associated with the campus, but has the opportunity to interact with the instructor or other students in educational activities. At Purdue, learners participate in degree programs, individual courses, and noncredit programs through distance learning.

Degrees offered by distance learning allow working professionals to pursue an advanced degree while continuing in their careers. Thousands of students take advantage of distance learning to broaden their educational horizons or to keep on pace to graduate. Because of Purdue's participation in the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education (IPSE), Purdue students can earn Purdue credit by taking equivalent distance learning courses from other Indiana institutions or by taking Purdue-originated distance learning courses.

		Courses	Enrollments	Graduates
Distance Learning Programs are delivered entirely through distance learning technology and do not require traditional classroom work or campus residency.	Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology	176	1,567	3
	Master of Science in Engineering    Degrees in aero/astronautical, electrical/    computer, industrial, mechanical, and interdisciplinary	53	1,030	119
	Doctor of Pharmacy    Offered in US and United Arab Emirates	24	253	12
"Blended" Distance Learning Programs are enabled by distance learning but involve some traditional classroom instruction on campus or elsewhere.	Master of Business Administration    Traditional executive MBA and international    concentration	31	1,108	90
	Master of Science in Technology	24	522	20
	Master of Science in Food and Agribusiness Management    Articulates with IU's Kelly School of Business MBA	7	92	8
	Doctor of Education    Concentration in Educational Leadership	16	134	4
	Total distance learning degree program participation	331	4,706	256
Students' Participation in Distance Learning Courses	Purdue-originated courses	60	763	n/a
	Courses offered by other institutions	258	3,942	n/a
	Total IPSE participation	318	4,705	n/a
Purdue Participation in Distance Learning	Degree-related	331	4,706	256
	IPSE-related	318	4,705	n/a
	Other distance learning credit courses	3	90	n/a
	Noncredit distance learning	150	13,735	n/a
	Total participation in distance learning	802	23,236	256

Source: Continuing Education and Conferences