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Explore Online Graduate Programs at Purdue University
Shaping Tomorrow: Your Graduate Journey at Purdue
Dive into a graduate experience tailored for transformative growth. At Purdue University, not only do we provide world-class programs but also the support, flexibility and community to help you excel in your career and life.
As an online graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to dive into rigorous research that creates a lasting global impact. You’ll benefit from faculty mentorship, real-world experiences and a range of degree options designed to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Why Choose Purdue for Your Online Graduate Program?
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#8 Most Innovative School In the U.S. 5 Years Running U.S. News & World Report, 2023
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200+ Online Programs Across 9 Areas of Study
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Top 10 Public University In the U.S. Times Higher Education, 2023
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#7 Best Value In the U.S. The Wall Street Journal, 2022
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Top 10 Most Innovative School In the U.S. 5 Years Running U.S. News & World Report, 2023
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#8 Most Employable Graduates Among Public U.S. Universities Times Higher Education, 2022
Find the Right Online Graduate Program to Meet Your Needs
Your graduate journey at Purdue University is one of limitless possibilities. Whether your passion lies in agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Polytechnic, Science or Veterinary Medicine, we have high-quality online programs to help you reach your goals.
- Learn from the Best: Engage with world-renowned experts who tackle global challenges and mentor students personally.
- Legacy of Innovation: Purdue University has been investing in distance education since 1922 when engineering courses were broadcast over the radio. Now, Purdue uses the latest technologies to innovate the online learning space and give students access to programs of the same quality and rigor as on-campus programs.
- Impactful Research: Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Join us in pursuing the next giant leap.
Same Faculty. Same Quality. All Online.
If you have an innovative spirit and desire to excel but live far from West Lafayette, Indiana — or just want the flexibility an online degree offers — Purdue’s online programs could be the right fit for you.
- Rigorous, Accredited Programs: Enjoy the exact same high-quality, innovative programs that are offered on Purdue’s campus in a convenient online format.
- Expert Faculty: Our online courses are taught by the prestigious, internationally recognized faculty that also teach on our West Lafayette campus.
- Online Experience: We strive to keep the course layouts consistent and straightforward across all programs. Utilizing Brightspace/Engage learning platforms and asynchronous learning provides the flexibility you’re looking for.
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200+ Online and Hybrid Programs Across 9 Areas of Study
I felt like I needed to refresh everything I did in undergrad because it had been so long, and through that process I also identified a specific area that I was interested in, and that has 100 percent led to a job in industry and it did so very quickly for me.
Online Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Purdue’s program had multiple features that made it the clear choice. It was completely online, so I could continue working while completing it; and it was specifically designed for professionals, so there were lots of potential networking opportunities.
Online Master of Science in Communication
Make a Smart Investment in Your Future
At Purdue, we prioritize making world-class education both accessible and affordable. This commitment leads us to pursue groundbreaking innovations in education.
- Commitment to Affordability: Not only do our alumni hit the ground running in their careers, 60% of them graduate debt-free.
- A Worthwhile Investment: CNBC named Purdue the #4 Public U.S. college that pays off the most, so you can feel confident that your time here will be worth it.
- Trusted Outcomes: Employers know that a degree from Purdue means you have the skills and innovative mindset to excel in your field. It’s why Times Higher Education ranked us as having the #8 most employable graduates among public U.S. universities.
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Placement Rate98% Of graduate alumni are employed within 6 months of completing their program.
Discover A Supportive Community You Can Join from Anywhere
Online graduate students are just as much part of the Purdue community as those in West Lafayette. You earn the same degree, you join the same alumni network and you have all of the same resources at your fingertips — plus additional ones just to make sure you have the best possible experience online.
- Become a Boilermaker: Whether near or far from campus, you’re a part of the Purdue community. Plus, as an online student, you’ll have access to things like virtual town hall meetings and networking opportunities or regional events to help you connect with your peers and Purdue alumni.
- Resources to Help You Excel: Libraries. Career services. Financial aid. Wellness. All of the resources you’ll find on our website are also available to you as an online graduate student.
- Faculty Invested in Your Success: Many of our online faculty members have years of experience teaching online. They will communicate with remote students about course expectations and assignments, as well as deliver feedback on student work. Additionally, many online programs have student success coaches who can assist students in developing a learning routine and completing classes remotely.
Ready to Apply?
Join a tradition of excellence that has trained astronauts, facilitated major scientific breakthroughs and made advancement in business and technology since Purdue’s founding over a hundred years ago. What giant leaps will you take? The first step is to apply today (and enjoy the following benefits):
- No GRE/GMAT test-score requirements
- No need to mail in transcripts; Purdue University will collect your available transcripts at no cost
- Personalized application support
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Questions? We’re Here to Help.
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