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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.
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Purdue University Company Culture
Purdue University Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Purdue University's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
B-Professional Development
C+CEO Rating
CExecutive Team
CManager
CPurdue University CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mung Chiang
66 /100
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Diversity at Purdue University
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Purdue University have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Purdue University
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Purdue University have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Purdue University eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-21
Purdue University employees are -21% more likely to recommend Purdue University as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Purdue University
Working at Purdue University is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Purdue University employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Purdue University’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Purdue University was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Purdue University
D
Overall Company Culture at Purdue University is rated D
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Bottom
20%
Purdue University ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPurdue University Employee Reviews
Out of 6 Purdue University employee reviews, 25% were positive. The remaining 75% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Purdue University improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 25% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 75% |
Positive Reviews From Purdue University Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The impact I can have on others.
Constructive Feedback From Purdue University Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Market value with annual inflation adjustments are needed.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?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.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay for experienced employees matches 50-70% of the private sector, and the benefits are mediocre. Years ago the benefits were top-notch, and pay was closer to 80% of industry. I'm not sure there is any fixing it; it's a two-decade trend. I need more than 300 characters to adequately explain...
Purdue University Company Information
Purdue University Company Overview
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.
| Headquarter | 610 Purdue Mall Hammond, IN 47907 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | purdue.edu |
| Tel | 7654940603 |
| Company Status | Public |
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Purdue University employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Purdue University report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
70% of Purdue University employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Purdue University employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
50% of Purdue University employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Purdue University Employees
20 employees at Purdue University have reviewed Purdue University across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 20 Purdue University employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Purdue University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Purdue University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Purdue University are not very pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Purdue University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Purdue University believe the environment at Purdue University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Purdue University is moderate. About 75% of the employees at Purdue University work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Purdue University are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Purdue University - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Purdue University is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Purdue University employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Purdue University KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Purdue University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Purdue University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Purdue University Salaries
How much does Purdue University pay?
How much do people at Purdue University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Purdue University is $119,658, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,212, or $53 per hour.
At Purdue University, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $224,125 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,637 annually. Average Purdue University salaries by department include: Finance at $92,848, Marketing at $104,378, HR at $109,410, and Engineering at $118,569. Half of Purdue University salaries are above $112,212.
10 employees at Purdue University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 10 employees at Purdue University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Purdue University employees include job titles like DevOps, Marketing Manager, and Director of Operations. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Purdue University employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $87k | $87k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $111k | $111k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $183k | $183k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $268k | $268k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $351k | $351k | 100th Percentile |
$119,658*
Average Compensation
$112,212*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Purdue University Salaries by City
Purdue University Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Purdue University
Diverse employees at Purdue University score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing Purdue University in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Purdue University across various culture dimensions.
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Purdue University Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Purdue University PTO
Purdue University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Purdue University's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Purdue University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Purdue University Careers
Purdue University Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Purdue University
What is Purdue University address?
Purdue University location is at 610 Purdue Mall
Who is the CEO of Purdue University?
Purdue University CEO is Mung Chiang, their score by employees is 66
What is Purdue University eNPS?
The eNPS for Purdue University is -21
What is the salary for DevOps in Purdue University?
DevOps average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Design in Purdue University?
The average salaries for Design in Purdue University is 96k
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