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Construction Engineering at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Engineering, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 construction engineering degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.
Online Class Availability at Purdue University Northwest
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Engineering Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Northwest’s Construction Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 91 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Construction Engineering graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Construction Engineering graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 16 bachelor’s construction engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Construction Engineering Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest
The Construction Engineering program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Construction Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Construction Engineering program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Construction Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Construction Managers | $83,791 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.