agricultural engineering

#3 Undergraduate Program in the U.S.

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LOCATION: WEST LAFAYETTE

As an agricultural engineer, you can develop systems, processes, and machines to generate energy, food, and water. Careers include work in equipment design and manufacture, materials handling, in areas such as agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, and food and fiber production and processing.

Contact Info:
 taylordc@purdue.edu 

2023 GRADUATE DATA
$71,440 Average Starting Salary

within 6 months of graduation

92% Average Placement Rate

in industry or graduate school

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top employers

CateRpillar Inc.
Cummins Inc.
CNH Industrial
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
John Deere and Company
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Banning Engineering
Cargill

top industries

Manufacturing and Machinery
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Engineering Services
Renewable and Environment
Automotive
Consumer Goods and Services
Government and Military Services