Secret #3 - Costs & Benefits

There’s a reason Purdue has earned three best-value rankings in the past two years. As a state-supported institution, the university is an exceptional value for Indiana students, and many nonresidents consider Purdue a valuable investment as well. With benefits like great academics, numerous financial aid options, and the long-term earning power of a Purdue degree, it’s hard to find a better college buy.

Return on Investment

› EARNING POWER —
According to SmartMoney magazine’s college “payback” survey, the median salary for Purdue graduates three years after graduation was $51,400, while the median salary 15 years after graduation was $90,500. For salary data from Purdue’s survey of new graduates, visit the Center for Career Opportunities Web site.

› GRADUATE SUCCESS —
Most years, well over 90 percent of new graduates succeed in finding employment, continuing their education, etc. Even during the recent recession, 88 percent of May 2009 graduates reported success.

› CONNECTIONS —
No matter what kind of connection you’re looking for, you’re bound to find it in Purdue’s network of more than 418,000 alumni. This roster includes astronauts, authors, doctors, lawyers, Nobel laureates, and executives at numerous Fortune 500 companies, such as Boeing and DuPont.

Costs and Financial Aid

› Estimated Cost of Attendance

› Freshman Scholarships

› Online Financial Aid Estimator

› Paying for Purdue (pdf)

› Division of Financial Aid

› Financial Aid Timeline

 

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