The Engineering Experience

Purdue has seventeen undergraduate engineering majors, which might be overwhelming when trying to decide which one you want to go into or are interested in. We put together a list of the most popular engineering majors here at Purdue and explain the type of classes you may take, possible industry options you can go into after you graduate, and any other fun facts about the majors. We also included a nine-square “mood-board” of each of the majors as a fun and creative way to show off the aesthetics sometimes associated with each major! Please note that specific majors may have different concentrations and industry opportunities, so not all concentrations or industry options are exemplified in the mood-boards. We encourage you to dive deeper into the majors you might also be interested in to learn more! Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (AAE): “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” First man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, not only said that famous phrase, b...

Discipline-oriented organizations can be a great way to become more involved within your engineering related interests and gain great leadership and networking skills. They are also a way to collaborate with other like-minded individuals and have access to professional developmental experiences. Purdue offers a multitude of different organizations that are tailored to the different disciplines offered through engineering. These organizations are a great way to start and develop your pathway to the engineering industry while still being a college student. American Society of Engineers/Engineering Purdue offers professional societies of engineering in which students can join to be involved in projects, programs, workshops, and social events. The American Society of Civil Engineers is the only professional society at Purdue that includes all specialty fields within Civil Engineering. Student members compete in regional competition events, Indiana ASCE Section Meetings, and national confer...