About Planetary Sciences in Purdue University
Planetary Science is a multidisciplinary program that incorporates geology, astrobiology, physics, atmospheric science, and engineering.
This major is for students who want to learn more about other planets, as well as study impact craters, asteroids, and meteorites. Our students have the opportunity to learn about the formation of bodies in space, geologic structures on other planets, and/or the mechanics of orbits.
This program provides a strong foundation for graduate school and is a step towards careers at organizations such as NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
Careers in Planetary Sciences
Graduates have job choices in planning of space missions, the search for potential life in our solar system and developing new technologies. They work as scientists, researchers, engineers, educators, environmental regulators, and often with the government. In addition, many students go to graduate school for advanced study.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
Purdue University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1869 |
| Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Type of University |
Public |
| G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
| Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
| Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
| Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
| Number of Students |
40,000+ |
| Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Number of Campuses |
6 |
| Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition fees |
30,794 |
| Room/Board |
10,030 |
| Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
| Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
| Transportation |
2,260 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
| Subtotal |
4,770 |
| Estimated total |
45,594 |
