Median Earnings (1yr)
$104,329
64th percentile
Sample Size
63
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Purdue University-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn $104k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Purdue University-Main Campus$104,329
National Median$99,930

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Purdue University-Main Campus, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.