Education at Purdue University-Main Campus

Doctoral Degree

Location: West Lafayette, IN•In-State Tuition: $9,992•Out-of-State Tuition: $28,794•Admission Rate: 50%•Avg SAT: 1342
Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,750
52nd percentile
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

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

Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all education doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Education doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Indiana

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Purdue University-Main Campus$82,750———
National Median$81,873———

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.