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Currently, Purdue University has an enrollment of over 41,000 undergraduate (75%) and graduate students (23%). Approximately 2,000 full-time faculty teach and conduct research in Purdue's 157 principle buildings with 377 total buildings on 2,307 acres. Purdue University's schools include: agriculture; consumer and family science; education; engineering; liberal arts; management; pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences; nursing; science; technology; and veterinary medicine. Purdue offers 6,700 courses in 200 specializations. For more than a quarter century, Purdue University has been the largest or second largest in undergraduate engineering enrollment in the country. Purdue research exceeds $347.1 million a year using more than 400 research labs. The University's decentralized 14 library system contains over 2.3 million volumes of information, including a substantial psychology library that has merged with the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education library located in Stewart Center. read more
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Q&A With Purdue University Employees

Purdue University employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.

How employees describe working at Purdue University

The impact I can have on others.

Great company culture with flexible schedules.

Fair raises, and when there is an increase in your workload, it should be accurately reflected with your wage. In addition, no cost of living raises have been given in the 10 years I have been here.

Beautiful campus, excellent work environment, average benefits, pay trails the private sector significantly - and that gap is continually growing.

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What it's like to work at Purdue University

  • Purdue University employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
  • Employees at Purdue University report the work pace is moderate
  • 70% of Purdue University employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
  • Purdue University employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
  • 50% of Purdue University employees call their work environment negative

Q&A With Purdue University Employees

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How long does it take to hear back after applying to Purdue University?

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What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Purdue University?

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What kind of people does Purdue University like to hire?

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What do employees at Purdue University think about their benefits?

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  • Purdue University employees rate their overall benefits a B- and most of them think the perks are Good. 70% of Purdue University employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.

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How's career growth and advancement at Purdue University?

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  • 50% of the same employees also feel like Purdue University is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Purdue University.

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What's the pay like for employees at Purdue University?

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  • Purdue University employees rates their pay and overall compensation a D- or 43/100. 10% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 75% of employees get raises every year.

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Should I work at Purdue University?

26% of Purdue University employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 27% are neutral and 47% would not recommend working at Purdue University to their friends.

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