Career Ready
At Purdue, readiness for your future career begins on day one. Building on a strong academic foundation enriched by hands-on learning and industry connections, you’ll be well equipped to excel in your chosen field.
Each year, more than 90% of new graduates secure jobs, pursue further education or embark on meaningful experiences like Peace Corps or Teach for America within six months. Learn more about success rates, starting salaries and industry trends.
Real-world Experience
U.S. News & World Report ranks Purdue as the nation’s #3 public university for internships and co-ops, giving you a competitive edge in career readiness. More than 80% of students participate in an internship before graduation.
Real-world ExperiencE
Internship Opportunities
Increase Your Competitive Edge
Hands-on experience gives you an advantage in the job market. High-impact internships allow you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings while building your professional network.
The Center for Career Opportunities is your go-to resource for career decision-making tools, one-on-one counseling and job search strategies.
Cooperative Education Programs
Get a Jump Start on Employment
In our co-op programs, you can gain anywhere from 12-22 months of practical experience prior to graduation while also earning a competitive salary. Typically, you will complete three to five semesters working with the same employer, developing long-term relationships and taking on increased responsibility over time.
Professional Practice
Develop Your Job-Hunting Skills
The Office of Professional Practice connects you with leading companies for internships and co-ops and provides you with professional networking opportunities and training throughout the academic year, including resume review, cover letter building and interview skills.
Who Hires Purdue Grads?
Boilermakers Work All Over the World
Purdue graduates are in high demand across industries. The Center for Career Opportunities manages a dashboard of students’ self-reported next steps, showcasing top employers actively recruiting Boilermakers. Below are just a few of the places where Purdue alumni continue their journey.
- Amazon
- Bayer Crop Science
- Boeing
- Cargill
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Cummins Inc.
- Deloitte
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Epic Systems
- Ernst & Young
- General Motors
- Indiana University Health
- John Deere
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- L3Harris Technologies
- Lockheed Martin
- Nexstar Media
- Northrop Grumman
- PepsiCo Inc.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Procter & Gamble
- Riley Children’s Health
- Rolls-Royce
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
- United Airlines
- West Monroe
Meaningful internship unlocks dream Disney job
Niyati Sriram has been a Disney fan her entire life. Landing a job at Disney Streaming fulfilled a dream she’s had since arriving at Purdue. She credits the mentorship she received during her internship at Capital One for inspiring her to follow her dream.