{"id":1234,"date":"2025-01-06T01:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T01:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/?page_id=1234"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:39:18","slug":"why-purdue-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/why-purdue-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Purdue Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChE-03-blueLiquid-e1738876206656.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">why choose purdue engineering?<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector purdue-home-path-way--first \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--top\"><\/div>\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container purdue-home-path-way__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/COE-00-BIDC-wing.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h5 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">World Class Engineering<\/h5>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>U.S. News &amp; World Report and corporate recruiters consistently rank Purdue Engineering near the top of their lists as one of the best engineering schools in the country for both academics and career preparation. Purdue\u2019s engineers stand at the forefront of industry, education and discovery, with a goal of impacting the world and those who live in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students receive a top-quality experience, at the best value, with some of the industry\u2019s most competitive starting salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Computer-Lab-Gateway-e1737482920738.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Breadth of Majors<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Choose from&nbsp;18 engineering majors&nbsp;and several unique minors. You also have the option to customize your own major through our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.purdue.edu\/ENE\/Academics\/Undergrad\/IDE\">Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.purdue.edu\/ENE\/Academics\/Undergrad\/MDE\">Multidisciplinary Engineering<\/a>&nbsp;programs. In addition, Purdue Engineering offers several unique certificate programs from which to choose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                                                                    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                                                                     <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/engineeringmajors\/\" target=\"_self\">engineering majors, minors and certificates<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container purdue-home-path-way__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FYE-Classroom-2.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">First-Year Experience<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>West Lafayette students begin with the First-Year Engineering Program, where they are placed in teams to learn collaboration, communication, math, science, design and problem solving skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Indianapolis are admitted direct to their major. However, they follow a core first year curriculum similar to that of our First-Year Engineering students to West Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                                                                    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                                                                     <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/first-year-engineering\/\" target=\"_self\">learn more<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_6030-Edit-1.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Hands-On Opportunities<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>On average, 97% of students who graduate<s>d<\/s> with a bachelor\u2019s degree from Purdue Engineering have confirmed post-graduation plans within six months of graduation and an average starting salary of over $79,000. To assist in developing your resume and open doors of opportunity at graduation, students are strongly encouraged to get work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                                                                    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                                                                                                                     <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/internships-co-ops\/\" target=\"_blank\">learn more<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container purdue-home-path-way__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EPICS-14-posterFair-194-e1737580926306.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h5 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Accessible Faculty<\/h5>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Faculty lead over 80% of Purdue Engineering classes, which means that you can study alongside professors who are happy to share their rich experience and expertise. Faculty want to meet students and hold regular office hours dedicated to the students from their classes.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FYE-Classroom-4.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Collaborative Culture<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Teamwork is a culture that is supported and encouraged at Purdue. Top students from around the world come to Purdue and you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to collaborate in a variety of ways throughout your undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container purdue-home-path-way__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JasonWilliamson.png\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h5 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Boilermaker Family<\/h5>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>As a Purdue Engineer you would be joining a broader family with over 100,000 living Purdue Engineering alumni around the globe who are happy to help other Boilermakers. Some of our notable alumni include Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Roger Chaffee, Lillian Gilbreth and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a member of the Boilermaker family is part of our collaborative culture and begins the day you step onto campus as a student, although we hope you notice it when you visit, too. Faculty, staff and students are all dedicated to helping each other succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/COE-00-lillyScholars-7.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Global Community<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>You would become a part of a student body that reflects our diverse world. To help provide leadership in the area, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/WIEP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in Engineering Program<\/a>\u00a0(WiE) and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/mep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEP<\/a> are resources available to all engineering students. Purdue is home to students from over 120 countries and all 50 states are represented in the College of Engineering! Come and meet the world right here in West Lafayette, Indiana!<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                                            <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__connector purdue-home-path-way__connector--straight\"><\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container purdue-home-path-way__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024_KAL_7541.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Campus Involvement<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Purdue Engineering students are very involved across campus, so you\u2019ll be able to find other students with similar interests. With over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/boilerlink.purdue.edu\/\">1,000 student organizations<\/a>, sports teams and events (Big Ten, club, intramural), the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/pmo\">Purdue Musical Organization<\/a> and several ensembles through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bands\">Purdue Bands &amp; Orchestras<\/a>, there is something for everyone! These opportunities will connect you with others students, expand your knowledge, and prepare you for success.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-path-way purdue-home-path-way--aligned purdue-home-path-way--has-connector \">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            \n            \n            \n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__container\">\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__image-container\">\n                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EPICS-14-posterFair-48.jpg\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                \n                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-path-way__header second-level-page-heading\">Interest into Impact<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p>Where would you like to apply your interests and make a difference in the world? Engineers, educated with the fundamental and necessary math and science, are essential to solving the grand challenges our world is facing today. While all majors of engineering are critical to making a difference, the First-Year Engineering Program in West Lafayette gives you the time and resources to identify which major is the best fit for your career goals. Start your journey as an engineering student with our road map for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n                    <div class=\"purdue-home-path-way__list-container\">\n                        \n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still interested? Connect with us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about Purdue Engineering, the first place to start is with us in the Office of Future Engineers (OFE). The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/futureengineers\/about\/\">OFE Staff and the Peer Counselors<\/a>&nbsp;are here to answer any and all of your questions relating to Purdue Engineering \u2014 from academics to student life and beyond. 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