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College of Education

A small college family in a Big Ten university.

A small-college vibe with access to the energy and resources of a Big Ten university: that’s what the Purdue University College of Education provides students. With more than 20 licensure areas that guide students toward teacher licensure in Indiana (and most other states) and hands-on experience in actual P-12 classrooms every semester until graduation, the College of Education is leading the way in preparing tomorrow’s teachers.

What will you experience in Education?

  • Hands-on classroom interactions start your freshman year and continue each semester
  • Dynamic, community-based partnerships with schools
  • Study abroad opportunities with programs in schools around the world
  • Exceptional student teaching experience during your final year
  • Concentration pathways with specialized courses and experiences in effectively teaching English learners, students with disabilities, and students with gifts, talents, and creativity
  • Preparation to teach in virtual and hybrid environments
  • Mentoring opportunities post-graduation

The College of Education is the hub of teacher education at Purdue. Seventeen undergraduate majors are part of a collaborative teacher education program organized across six colleges with shared curriculum goals and jointly-appointed faculty.

Each of these majors leads to a bachelor’s degree, and if you meet all of the requirements and deadlines, licensure in the state of Indiana.

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Top 1% of elementary education programs

What are Purdue Education graduates doing?

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98.28% are employed, 1.72% are continuing with their education, 0.00% are seeking employment, 0.00% are seeking education, and 0.00% are engaged in other activities.

Average Salary: $39,511

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