PhD in Applied Physics

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

16%

International:

9%

Illinois:

11%

Indiana:

48%

Ohio:

8%

Michigan:

7%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

83%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

Accenture

KPMG

EY

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Morgan Stanley

Oracle

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

SAP

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

SpaceX

Dell Technologies

Meta

PWC

American Express

First Quantum Minerals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$29,104 / year

Overall Cost

$44,104 / year

FAQs

• I need legal help - where on campus can I go for assistance?
  
  The Dean of Student's Office does have a Student Legal Services department. You can visit their website for more information or to set up an appointment: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/sls/. If you have questions specific to landlord/tenant issues, you can also find information here: https://offcampushousing.purdue.edu/resource.
• I am an international student and I’m interested in getting an internship for summer – what do I need to do?
  
  Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an alternative study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by a sponsoring employer through a U.S. College or University. CPT is only available for current F-1 students when it is part of the student's established curriculum within their program of study. CPT must be integral to the student's primary major program of study. It cannot be authorized for work related to a student's minor, certificate program, previous or future major. CPT is not intended for general, ongoing work authorization, or as a bridge to employment after graduation. True volunteer work (i.e., at a food bank or animal shelter) does not require CPT. However, any internship, whether it is paid or unpaid, requires CPT authorization prior to participation. If authorized, CPT is granted for specific dates, a specific employer, and a specific location. Any practical training or employment that begins prior to the authorized start date or occurs after the authorized end date is considered unauthorized employment and will result in the loss of your legal status inside the US. This includes “volunteering” and participating in orientation, training, or welcome sessions with a prospective employer. ISS requires 10 business days to process a CPT request, so please plan accordingly. All international students enrolled at Purdue University are required to comply with the mandatory health insurance policy, including students participating in full- or part-time Curricular Practical Training. The Graduate Program in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering does not require CPT for degree completion; however, we do support students taking advantage of appropriate CPT opportunities and will recommend CPT requests for academic credit. In this case, the CPT requirement should be an integral part of your major field of study.