Purdue University Majors (2024)

Discover the majors and programs offered by Purdue University and the types of degrees awarded.

Top Ranked Majors

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America9 of 293
  • Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America10 of 150
  • Best Colleges for Business in America29 of 1249
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America33 of 828
  • Best Colleges for Engineering in America33 of 503
  • Best Colleges for Computer Science in America43 of 891
  • Best Colleges for Chemistry in America51 of 646
  • Best Colleges for Math in America58 of 776
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America59 of 931
  • Best Colleges for Education in America69 of 972

Most Popular Majors

  • Business

    677 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    476 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    395 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    264 Graduates

  • Aerospace Engineering

    253 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psychology

    251 Graduates

  • Information Technology

    242 Graduates

  • Computer Hardware Engineering

    233 Graduates

  • Finance

    227 Graduates

  • Computer Graphics

    222 Graduates

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Arts

  • Acting

    Bachelors

    7Graduates

    No Online

  • Design and Visual Communications

    Bachelors

    27Graduates

    No Online

  • Drama and Theatre Production

    Certificate

    8Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    5Graduates

    No Online

  • Film and Video Studies

    Bachelors

    31Graduates

    No Online

  • Industrial and Product Design

    Bachelors

    9Graduates

    No Online

  • Interior Design

    Bachelors

    20Graduates

    No Online

  • Music Technology

    Certificate

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Studio Arts

    Bachelors

    22Graduates

    No Online

  • Theatre Design

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    6Graduates

    No Online

Business

  • Accounting

    Certificate

    2Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    122Graduates

    No Online

  • Actuarial Science

    Bachelors

    63Graduates

    No Online

  • Business

    Certificate

    486Graduates

    No Online

    Associates

    8Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    183Graduates

    No Online

  • Finance

    Bachelors

    227Graduates

    No Online

  • Financial Planning

    Bachelors

    49Graduates

    No Online

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Bachelors

    108Graduates

    No Online

  • Human Resources

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

  • Management Sciences and Information Systems

    Bachelors

    95Graduates

    No Online

  • Marketing

    Bachelors

    89Graduates

    No Online

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

  • Sales

    Bachelors

    134Graduates

    No Online

Education

Health Professions

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

    Bachelors

    34Graduates

    No Online

  • Environmental Health

    Bachelors

    0Graduates

    No Online

  • Food Science

    Bachelors

    21Graduates

    No Online

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

    Bachelors

    24Graduates

    No Online

  • Health Professions

    Bachelors

    27Graduates

    No Online

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science

    Bachelors

    129Graduates

    No Online

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    Bachelors

    13Graduates

    No Online

  • Nursing

    Bachelors

    185Graduates

    No Online

  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Bachelors

    51Graduates

    No Online

  • Public Health

    Bachelors

    47Graduates

    No Online

  • Public Health Education

    Bachelors

    24Graduates

    No Online

  • Speech Language Pathology

    Bachelors

    86Graduates

    No Online

Humanities

  • Adult Development, Gerontology, and Aging

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

  • African American Studies

    Bachelors

    2Graduates

    No Online

  • Anthropology

    Bachelors

    23Graduates

    No Online

  • Art History

    Bachelors

    5Graduates

    No Online

  • Asian Studies

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Communications

    Bachelors

    149Graduates

    No Online

  • Creative Writing

    Bachelors

    19Graduates

    No Online

  • Economics

    Bachelors

    142Graduates

    No Online

  • English

    Bachelors

    40Graduates

    No Online

  • European and Russian Studies

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences

    Bachelors

    5Graduates

    No Online

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures

    Bachelors

    31Graduates

    No Online

  • French Language and Literature

    Bachelors

    10Graduates

    No Online

  • German Language and Literature

    Bachelors

    2Graduates

    No Online

  • History

    Bachelors

    42Graduates

    No Online

  • Human Development

    Bachelors

    51Graduates

    No Online

  • Japanese Language and Literature

    Bachelors

    5Graduates

    No Online

  • Journalism

    Bachelors

    21Graduates

    No Online

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities

    Certificate

    78Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    31Graduates

    No Online

  • Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation

    Bachelors

    9Graduates

    No Online

  • Literature

    Bachelors

    1Graduate

    No Online

  • Music History and Literature

  • Natural Sciences

    Bachelors

    12Graduates

    No Online

  • North American Studies

    Bachelors

    4Graduates

    No Online

  • Philosophy

    Bachelors

    21Graduates

    No Online

  • Political Science and Government

    Certificate

    14Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    108Graduates

    No Online

  • Professional and Technical Writing

    Bachelors

    18Graduates

    No Online

  • Psychology

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    Offered Online

  • Religious Studies

    Bachelors

    1Graduate

    No Online

  • Research and Experimental Psychology

    Bachelors

    251Graduates

    No Online

  • Russian and Eastern European Languages and Literature

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Sociology

    Bachelors

    111Graduates

    No Online

  • Systems Science and Theory

    Certificate

    2Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Women's Studies

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

Science, Technology, and Math

  • Aerospace Engineering

    Bachelors

    253Graduates

    No Online

  • Agricultural Business

    Certificate

    1Graduate

    No Online

    Bachelors

    138Graduates

    No Online

  • Agricultural Engineering

    Bachelors

    72Graduates

    No Online

  • Agricultural Mechanics and Machinery

    Bachelors

    28Graduates

    No Online

  • Agriculture

    Certificate

    13Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    49Graduates

    No Online

  • Animal Sciences and Husbandry

    Bachelors

    185Graduates

    No Online

  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

    Bachelors

    9Graduates

    No Online

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    Bachelors

    37Graduates

    No Online

  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

    Bachelors

    90Graduates

    No Online

  • Biology

    Bachelors

    123Graduates

    No Online

  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine

    Bachelors

    92Graduates

    No Online

  • Botany and Plant Physiology

    Bachelors

    12Graduates

    No Online

  • Cellular Biology

    Bachelors

    3Graduates

    No Online

  • Chemical Engineering

    Bachelors

    165Graduates

    No Online

  • Chemistry

    Bachelors

    91Graduates

    No Online

  • Civil Engineering

    Bachelors

    157Graduates

    No Online

  • Computational and Applied Mathematics

    Bachelors

    21Graduates

    No Online

  • Computer Graphics

    Associates

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    222Graduates

    No Online

  • Computer Hardware Engineering

    Bachelors

    233Graduates

    No Online

  • Computer Science

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    476Graduates

    No Online

  • Construction Engineering

    Bachelors

    37Graduates

    No Online

  • Crop and Soil Sciences

    Bachelors

    1Graduate

    No Online

  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

    Bachelors

    18Graduates

    No Online

  • Electrical Engineering

    Bachelors

    190Graduates

    No Online

  • Engineering

    Bachelors

    88Graduates

    No Online

  • Environmental Engineering

    Bachelors

    46Graduates

    No Online

  • Forestry

    Bachelors

    19Graduates

    No Online

  • Genetics

    Bachelors

    37Graduates

    No Online

  • Geology and Earth Science

    Bachelors

    15Graduates

    No Online

  • Horticulture

    Bachelors

    22Graduates

    No Online

  • Industrial Engineering

    Bachelors

    264Graduates

    No Online

  • Information Technology

    Certificate

    29Graduates

    No Online

    Associates

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    213Graduates

    No Online

  • Landscape Architecture

    Bachelors

    14Graduates

    No Online

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

    Certificate

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    6Graduates

    No Online

  • Materials Engineering

    Bachelors

    44Graduates

    No Online

  • Mathematics

    Bachelors

    83Graduates

    No Online

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Bachelors

    395Graduates

    No Online

  • Microbiology

    Bachelors

    7Graduates

    No Online

  • Natural Resources Conservation and Management

    Certificate

    1Graduate

    No Online

    Bachelors

    40Graduates

    No Online

  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology

    Bachelors

    38Graduates

    No Online

  • Nuclear Engineering

    Bachelors

    23Graduates

    No Online

  • Physics

    Bachelors

    52Graduates

    No Online

  • Statistics

    Bachelors

    198Graduates

    No Online

  • Veterinary Technician and Assistant

    Associates

    35Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    18Graduates

    No Online

  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management

    Bachelors

    40Graduates

    No Online

  • Zoology and Entomology

    Bachelors

    10Graduates

    No Online

Trades and Personal Services

  • Aeronautics and Aviation Technology

    Bachelors

    41Graduates

    No Online

  • Aerospace Engineering Technician

    Bachelors

    77Graduates

    No Online

  • Architectural Engineering Technician

    Bachelors

    135Graduates

    No Online

  • Electrical Engineering Technician

    Associates

    0Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    58Graduates

    No Online

  • Engineering Technician

    Bachelors

    19Graduates

    No Online

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician

    Certificate

    2Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    185Graduates

    No Online

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

    Associates

    7Graduates

    No Online

    Bachelors

    177Graduates

    No Online

  • Professional Pilot

    Bachelors

    79Graduates

    No Online

  • Retail Management

    Bachelors

    28Graduates

    No Online

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Purdue University Majors (2024)

FAQs

What is the easiest major to get into Purdue? ›

The College of Agriculture has the highest admit rate, but the College of Education has the lowest average SAT/ACT/GPA with an admit rate only slightly lower. As noted above, CODO to Engineering is difficult. Enrolling to be an elementary teacher and transferring to Engineering would be a very risky strategy, IMO.

Does Purdue admit by major? ›

Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements.

What major has the highest acceptance rate at Purdue? ›

Freshman Class Profile
CollegeAdmit RateSAT (1600 Scale) Middle 50%
College of Agriculture63.0%1150 - 1390
College of Education74.5%1070 - 1260
College of Engineering38.7%1400 - 1530
College of Health and Human Sciences53.8%1170 - 1390
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How can I increase my chances of getting into Purdue? ›

Scoring a 1450 SAT or a 34 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 52.7% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%. If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter.

What is the most competitive major at Purdue? ›

Management is the most popular major, followed by mechanical engineering, computer science, and industrial engineering. Students flock to the five-year engineering co-op program, one of the most competitive on campus, because it marries classroom study with real-world work.

Can I get into Purdue with a 2.0 GPA? ›

12 semester credit hours earned at a regionally accredited institution (not remedial or developmental and the 12 credit hours must be taken in a single fall or spring semester). No individual grades less than C-. Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. Some programs may deny qualified applicants because of space constraints.

How likely am I to get into Purdue? ›

The acceptance rate at Purdue is 52.7%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 53 are admitted. This means the school is somewhat selective.

Why is Purdue's acceptance rate so high? ›

While its engineering programs are certainly competitive and prestigious, the university also offers majors in agriculture, health sciences, liberal arts, and more. This creates a larger applicant pool with varying qualifications, possibly leading to a higher acceptance rate overall.

What should I major in at Purdue? ›

Most Popular Majors
  • Business. 677 Graduates.
  • Computer Science. 476 Graduates.
  • Mechanical Engineering. 395 Graduates.
  • Industrial Engineering. 264 Graduates.
  • Aerospace Engineering. 253 Graduates.
  • Research and Experimental Psychology. 251 Graduates.
  • Information Technology. 242 Graduates.
  • Computer Hardware Engineering. 233 Graduates.

Does Purdue care about extracurriculars? ›

Maximizing your chances of admission to Purdue University involves a strategic application approach, emphasizing academic fit, strong grades, rigorous coursework, and impactful extracurriculars.

What is Purdue looking for in a student? ›

Strength of your overall high school curriculum. Trends in achievement (If you have weaker grades/courses, were they earlier in your high school record?) Grades in academic core coursework (English, academic math, laboratory science, foreign language, social studies) SAT or ACT scores (if provided)

Is Purdue difficult to get into? ›

The Purdue acceptance rate is 53%, making it a relatively accessible school. Acceptance rate is generally an indication of how competitive a school is, but it is also an indication of how popular a school is. To get into a school like Purdue, you will need to perform well in most areas of your college application.

What's the easiest major to get into college? ›

Check out the easiest college majors below:
  • Anthropology.
  • Business Administration.
  • Communications.
  • Creative Writing.
  • Criminal Justice.
  • Education.
  • English.
  • Health Sciences.

Is a 3.8 GPA good for Purdue? ›

The average GPA at Purdue is 3.74. This makes Purdue Strongly Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.74, Purdue requires you to be above average in your high school class.

Can I get into Purdue with a 3.9 GPA? ›

Purdue University GPA Requirements

For example, according to the Purdue acceptance rate out of state and within-state requirements, you need to be a top scorer in your high school class with a 3.69 GPA. In addition, you must have A's and B's on your mark sheet. C's are not accepted by the University.

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