Who are the top employers of Purdue Graduate School alumni?

What do graduate alumni say about their experiences at Purdue?

Dr. Jeff Butts Assistant Superintendent, M.S.D of Wayne Township 2005 PhD Graduate, Education Purdue’s focus on quality research and the national recognition that the University has earned resulted in a Ph.D. degree that opened up unlimited opportunities for me upon graduation.

Anna Gilbert Consultant, Trinity Consultants 2005 MS Graduate, Mechanical Engineering Purdue offered a wide variety of research, along with approachable professors. I was able to approach most professors to seek help and he/she always found time to help despite busy schedules.

Dr. Juan Andrade Postdoctoral Fellow University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 2005 PhD Graduate, Foods and Nutrition Purdue has a diverse and well suited group of interdisciplinary programs that maintain the formula to face increasingly changing markets, societies, and countries.

Dr. Nithyakala Karuppaswamy Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development Counseling University of Illinois at Springfield, IL 2005 PhD Graduate, Marriage and Family Therapy Purdue is a great place to pursue an advanced degree. It has a reputation for providing a world-class education in many fields. This has increased my credibility and value in the job market, which has opened many doors of opportunity for me. And, its emphasis on the holistic development of students both challenged us and pushed us to grow and evolve both as individuals and professionals. Purdue also provided me with research and teaching assistantship opportunities that financed my education and living expenses.

Kristian Bruce Process Improvement Manager The Citigroup Private Bank 2005 MBA Graduate My wife and I, both from Costa Rica, were looking for a master’s program that had both great diversity and focused on the main areas we wanted to develop. I was looking for operations and she was looking for human resources. The choice was obvious. Krannert offered both a top-MBA program and the unique MSHRM degree. And with 40 percent international students the program was even more appealing since we were looking at being exposed to different cultures.

Garrett Buhr Chrysler Institute of Engineering, DaimlerChrysler Corporation 2005 MSE-MBA Graduate The dual degree program from Purdue and Kelley allowed me to obtain both the MSE and MBA from two reputable schools while maintaining a full-time career. As an executive-sponsored Manufacturing Trainee with DaimlerChrysler, the program made it possible for me to augment my education by applying both fields of study to daily issues at work. These degrees will also equip me with the knowledge to advance through various organizations within DaimlerChrysler or any corporation. Individually the degrees are valuable, but combined they offer a global perspective for educated decision-making within an organization.

Dr. Pete Ward Assistant Professor The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2005 PhD Graduate, Basic Medical Sciences Purdue has prepared me to walk into a faculty position without missing a step. Not only do I have the necessary intellectual knowledge in my topic, but I have also made connections with important members in the professional community.

Dr. Wind Goodfriend Assistant Professor Boise State University, Idaho 2004 PhD Graduate, Psychological Sciences Purdue has changed my life and my perspective on my field (psychology). I understand professional issues, how to navigate conferences and colleagues, and how to pursue my own career goals. Purdue has everything you need to be a stellar success -- all you need to do is make the decision to go!

Ellen Chow Supervising Dietitian Sacramento County Health Department 2004 MS Graduate, Foods and Nutrition My advisor gave me enormous support throughout my studies at Purdue. I know I was an individual, not just another student who passed through the program.

Dr. Steven A. Stofferhan Assistant Professor of History Indiana State University 2004 PhD Graduate, History As a world-class institution, Purdue earnestly seeks to provide its students with the essentials for a successful graduate career: dedicated faculty, high expectations, individualized attention, reliable funding, solid infrastructure, and a commitment to help them make the best of their training—all at a vibrant university in a great community.

Tia Cummings Marketing and Communications Strategy Manager Applied Technologies Group for Pratt & Whitney A United Technologies Company 2004 MBA Graduate Because of the emphasis put on teamwork and networking at Purdue, I have established myself as a team player at Pratt. I know how to meet the right people and get them involved in active, productive teams.

Carrie Lapaire Harmon Assistant Director, Southern Plant Diagnostic Network Assistant-In faculty Department of Plant Pathology University of Florida 2003 MS Graduate, Botany and Plant Pathology Purdue University provided me with the tools and connections to succeed. My training in plant pathology began in a successful laboratory, under the advisement of highly-recognized faculty. The Purdue University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory provided me with hands-on practice of the knowledge gained in the classroom. In my position now with the University of Florida, I draw on all of these facets to deliver basic and applied plant pathology research information to diagnosticians, producers, and extension faculty in Florida and across the Southeast United States.

Jennifer Karas Montez Global Strategy Manager Shell Oil Company 1994 MS Graduate, Statistics My degree in statistics from Purdue has proven absolutely invaluable. The ability to think through complex problems – from defining the problem to solving it – is a skill that employers strongly value. In fact, this skill was a key factor in my progression through varied roles in Shell and the companies I worked for prior. Moreover, Purdue's statistics program is one of the best in the country, which gave me the technical tools and confidence I needed.

What areas of study did Purdue Graduate School alumni pursue?

Where do Purdue Graduate School alumni come from?

Purdue students hail from all fifty states, nearly 130 countries, and 60 nations. Purdue University ranks second in international enrollment among all public U.S. colleges and universities. View this world map from the Office of the Registrar to learn about Purdue alumni from all over the world.

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