2019-2020 CAEP Reporting Measures

Principals surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education in 2020 provided feedback on first and second year Purdue College of Education initial licensure alumni. They found Purdue graduates to be prepared in their knowledge of content and pedagogy and prepared with appropriate professional dispositions. Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Purdue College of Education will conduct its own analysis of these candidates during 2021.

• Hiring principals agree that our graduates:
  • Understand how students learn
  • Meet expectations for content preparation and knowledge
  • Adhere to the legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession
  • View the full Principal Survey Results report >

Graduates surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education in 2020 represent the classes of 2017, 2018 and 2019 who are employed throughout Indiana schools. Graduates stressed the effectiveness of early Purdue’s field experiences and the strength of their preparation. Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Purdue College of Education will conduct its own analysis of these candidates during 2021.

• 95%+ of Graduates are satisfied with the training they received at Purdue, including the following areas:
  • Content preparation and knowledge
  • Inclusive and rigorous learning environments
  • Learner development and growth
  • Collaboration with school leaders and colleagues
  • View the full Teacher Survey Results report >

The Indiana Department of Education provides an annual report of teacher performance as evaluated by their building leaders. The report reflects performance by teachers within their first three years based on evaluations conducted in 2018-2019. Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Purdue College of Education will conduct its own analysis of these candidates during 2021.

• 98% of Purdue graduates who are teachers with 1-3 years of experience achieved a “highly effective” or “effective” rating.
• View the full Teaching Effectiveness report >

Principals surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education in 2020 provided feedback on first and second year Purdue College of Education initial licensure alumni. Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Purdue College of Education will conduct its own analysis of these candidates during 2021.

• Hiring principals believe graduates are well-prepared. They are satisfied with the training their teachers received from Purdue.
• View the full Principal Survey Results report >

Graduates surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education in 2020 represent the classes of 2017, 2018 and 2019 who are employed throughout Indiana schools. Data for graduates of CAEP Advanced licensure programs are not available from the Indiana Department of Education. Purdue College of Education will conduct its own analysis of these candidates during 2021.

• Graduates believe they were well prepared to teach by the Teacher Education Program at Purdue University’s College of Education.
• View the full Teacher Survey Results report >

The four-year graduation rate for the class who entered the College of Education in 2015 was 69.8%.

View retention and graduation rates by undergraduate major.

Most CAEP Advanced Programs are completed on a part-time basis and result in a certificate or licensure addition. A review of completers reflects the semesters to completion for the 2018-2019 completer group.

Purdue University is in compliance with Title II reporting requirements.

Title II Section 207 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) requires states, as recipients of HEA funds, and all institutions with teacher preparation programs that enroll students receiving federal financial assistance, to prepare annual reports on teacher preparation and licensing.

See more details in the full Title II Report >

See specific details about alternative programs in this Title II report >

Initial Licensing for Purdue Teacher Education Completers

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View Licensure Results for Advanced Program Completers >

Purdue University’s Center for Career Opportunities assist us in identifying employment information for graduates. In addition, we have launched an extensive new effort to track all program alumni annually, including alumni of our Advanced Programs. We will publish the results of our efforts in 2021-2022.

In 2018, 100% of our undergraduate students were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Purdue’s most recent official 3-year cohort default rate is the 2017 rate of 2.2%  The 2017 3-year cohort Default Rate is based on borrowers who entered repayment between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017, and subsequently defaulted prior to September 30, 2019. The rate was released by the U.S. Department of Education on September 28, 2020.

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College of Education graduates have reduced their debt load since 2015. 50.4% of undergraduates completed with debt in 2019, 5.8% lower than 2015. Scholarships and grants awarded to education students increased to over $377,000 in 2018-2019.

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Purdue’s Advanced Programs in Special Education, Educational Leadership, English Language Learning, and High Ability are part of Purdue Online. These programs were evaluated by U.S. News and World Report in multiple categories. Out of the 311 schools ranked, we are in the top 9% for best online graduate education programs. Out of the 392 schools, we are in the top 11% for best education school.

• View the full submission for Graduate Programs
• View the full submission for Masters Programs Online