Purdue University
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public institution in West Lafayette, Indiana with aviation-related degree programs.
Purdue University in Indianapolis is an ongoing expansion campus of Purdue University's West Lafayette location in Indianapolis, Indiana.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 83%
- Graduation rate
- $72,424
- Median earnings
- 93%
- Retention rate
- 50%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aerospace Engineering
Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.
- Airport Management
The business and operations of running airports — safety, FAA compliance, planning, finance, and administration.
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Engineering25%
- Business & Marketing16%
- Computer & IT12%
- Engineering Tech7%
- Biological Sciences6%
- Agriculture5%
- Health Professions4%
- Social Sciences4%
Official links
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