Purdue University

Online MS in Interdisciplinary Engineering — Engineering Management & Leadership Concentration

At a Glance

State

Indiana

Cost

Resident: $1,139/cr | Non-Resident: $1,459/cr (2025-26; Engineering Management & Leadership concentration; 33 credits; from official Purdue Online Tuition and Fees College of Engineering bursar page)

Degree

GRE Required

Optional (GRE waived for graduates of U.S. institutions; strongly encouraged for international applicants with GPA <3.2 or <2 years post-bachelor industry experience)

Type

Public · Not-for-profit

US News Ranking

National 43

Starts Per Year

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#1Ranked Online MS in Interdisciplinary Engineering — Engineering Management & Leadership Concentration

About the program

Purdue University offers the MS in Interdisciplinary Engineering — Engineering Management & Leadership Concentration for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as 100% online and the curriculum is listed as 33 credit hours.

Program Overview

Format: 100% Online
Credits: 33
Cost: $48,147

Program Highlights

#1 ranked online MEM (U.S. News). Joint program: Purdue College of Engineering + IU Kelley School of Business. 1-year course-focused concentration or 2-year professional practice concentration with industry internship/co-op. Average starting salary ~$89,000.

The Online Experience

Partnership with IU Kelley School of Business for business/management courses ($1,145/credit for Kelley courses). 100% online asynchronous delivery.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours	33
Delivery Format	100% Online
Term Type	Semester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$1,459 (Non-Resident/International 2025-26 per official Purdue bursar page; includes Online Support, Infrastructure, and differential fees)

Per Credit · OOS/Online

Total Credits

$48,147

Total · OOS/Online

In-state residents:$1,139 (Resident 2025-26 per official Purdue bursar page; includes Online Support, Infrastructure, and differential fees) per credit$37,587 (33 credits × $1,139; Resident 2025-26 per official Purdue bursar page) total program cost

Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.

Career Outcomes

Graduates employed at GE Aviation, Fortune 500 companies, and major engineering firms. Average starting salary ~$89,000.

Why Choose Purdue University?

Top-Ranked Program

1 ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.

100% Online

Complete your degree online with flexible scheduling built for working professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.

Career Advancement

Gain the skills to advance into leadership roles across engineering and technical management.

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