Purdue Master of

Engineering Management
Preparing the Next Generation of Industry Technical Leaders
Our Unique & Proven ROI
Flexible Curriculum
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1-Year Paid Industry Co-Op
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Low Cost of Living
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Dedicated Faculty
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Rankings & Reputation
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Career Outcomes
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Purdue Community
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Success
Graduate School Rankings
#1
Most Recognized Public University in the US
American Caldwell 2024 & 2025
4th
Best Graduate Engineering School
U.S. News & World Report 2026
Student Profile
Cohort Size: 75-80 (fall cohort)
Average Salary: $117,000
Average Age: 24
GRE: Optional
Full-Time Job Offers:
within 6 months of graduation
Domestic: 100% International: 92%
Expected Industry Salaries
Engineering Manager: $165,370
Technical Program Manager: $137,667
Product Manager: $126,000
AI Engineer: $113,501
Data Scientist/Business Analyst: $108,280
Operations Manager: $101,280
Supply Chain Manager: $98,200
Sources: Indeed, PayScale, Product School,
Salary.com, and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2025 MEM expected industry salaries pie chart showing 31% for $125-175k, 17% for $100-125k, 11% for less than $100k, 10% for $250k, and 31% for $175-250k. The heading and subtext reads Purdue MEM Grad Salary, 5+ years post-grad, 72% make more than $125k salary.
Application Deadlines
Fall
First Round: January 15
Second Round: March 15
Final Round: July 31
Spring
First Round: September 15
Second Round: October 1
Program Pathways
Accelerated Engineering Management (1-Year)
18 credits of engineering
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9 credits of professional skills
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3 credits of elective study
(in engineering, math or business)
 

Engineering Management + Professional Practice (2-Year)
1 year industry co-op / internship
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18 credits of engineering
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9 credits of professional skills
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3 credits of elective study (in engineering, math or business)
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