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Purdue University’s School of Technology is one of the largest and most renowned technology schools in the nation with more than 26,000 living alumni. Nearly 6,000 Purdue students are currently pursuing School of Technology degrees in nine technology disciplines:



What is the School of Technology?

The School of Technology:

  • Consists of eight academic departments , and resides in seven Indiana communities in addition to the West Lafayette campus.
  • Includes plans of study that blend technical coursework with communication and humanistic-social studies
  • Accommodates students whose technological interests and aptitudes are applications-oriented.
  • With nearly a 100 percent placement rate within six months of graduation, the School prepares graduates for immediate employment and excellent career growth in business, industry and service agencies or within industrial and vocational education.


Is Engineering Technology For You?

If you

  • have an aptitude in science and math
  • like to discover hands-on why and how things work
  • or take an interest in project facilitation

then a plan of study within the School of Technology may be for you.

To learn more about your educational options within the School of Technology, speak with one of the school’s academic advisors. Call (765) 494-2552 or e-mail: info@tech.purdue.edu

 

Who are its students?

2003-04

  • Female/Male (%)
    • 85% male
    • 15% female
  • In-state/Out-of-State/International
    • In-state 79%
    • Out-of-state 19%
    • International 2%
  • Enrollment by Program and Undergraduate/Graduate (#)
    • AT - 633
    • BCM - 488
    • CGT - 522
    • CPT - 596
    • ECET - 605
    • IT - 260
    • MET/CIMT - 637
    • OLS - 491
  • High School Rank (% within class) - 61%
  • Average SAT score - 1100
  • First-Year Retention Rate - 80%
  • Graduated within 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
    • 4 years - 29%
    • 5 years - 52%
    • 6 years - 58%
  • Degrees Conferred 2003
    • BS -1192
    • AS - 611
    • Total - 1803

 


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