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Purdue rankingsSmartMoney ranks a Purdue degree among nation's best buysPurdue University ranks ninth nationally in SmartMoney magazine's college "payback" survey, which quantifies the long-term value of a college education. "Public universities turn out to be a far better deal than virtually all the privates we surveyed," according to the magazine.Purdue Provost Randy Woodson said, "This survey reinforces the reality that a degree from Purdue University has great value in the marketplace. We offer an excellent education and attract top students to our flagship campus in West Lafayette."
Krannert's executive MBA ranks 14th in WSJ value poll  The executive MBA at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management offers one of the highest returns on investment, according to a new ranking by the Wall Street Journal.
Five years after graduation, the value of the Krannert degree ranked 14th when factoring in the cost of education. The WSJ article also noted that for public universities, low tuition and a cost-efficient approach often bring more value than brand names.
Undergraduate engineering, business ranked among tops in nationPurdue University ranked 26th among the nation's public universities, and its undergraduate programs in engineering and business placed among the best in the country, according to U.S.News & World Report magazine rankings released Aug. 22. Purdue also is among 14 public and private universities cited for its internship programs in the "Programs to Look For" category. Purdue in Princeton Review's top 100 'best value' collegesPurdue University is ranked in the Princeton Review's list of 100 "best value" colleges for 2009, released Jan. 8. The education services and test-prep company says the rankings are an attempt to highlight "schools that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable price - either by keeping sticker prices in line, or by offsetting high costs with great financial packages." The survey is based on an analysis using the most recently reported data from each institution for its 2008-09 academic year. The top 10 public and private "best values" are ranked; the rest are listed alphabetically.
West Lafayette ranked 6th smartest small town in AmericaWest Lafayette is ranked the sixth most-educated small town in a survey released Jan. 5 by Forbes magazine. Of West Lafayette, the magazine said in its story: "Purdue University draws top science minds to this west Indiana town with its high-ranking engineering program. High-paying science and tech jobs in Purdue Research Park - from employers like Nissan Chemical, Nanovis and Butler International - keep them there."
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