Purdue University

[ReyMysterioso]

You could get that PUG degree likely within 1 year and that master's combined probably faster than doing a Purdue University degree by itself.

This is a really astute observation.  Keeping one's eyes on the long-term goal.

I would also advise bringing along some work experience. I would suggest this plan might not be the best plan if you're two years or less out of high school. Depending on what field you're working in/what jobs you're trying to get, having a masters with little to no professional work experience could potentially make you overcredentialed, yet under-experienced for many entry-level positions.

Now that is just one person's opinion. I am generalizing very broadly here. One size does not fit all/your mileage may vary.

[novadar]

Was wondering if there is any advantage with Purdue U and what is difference with Global version.
I read Purdue U also allows transfer of many credits (with 32 to be taken with the Purdue itself). There are different degree programs that I do not see offered by other colleges. Has anyone here attended it?

Just to note, Purdue Global is on the Quarter Hour system.  Make sure you compare Apples to Apples.

https://catalog.purdueglobal.edu/policy-...n/calendar

[dfrecore]

I'm now completely lost as to whether we're talking about Purdue University (OP mentioned engineering and in-state tuition) or Purdue Global (including mentions of quarter-credit).

Just to be clear, if we're discussing Purdue University, that is a semester-based system, and you pay about $5000/semester for in-state tuition; it doesn't look like they accept ACE credit, but they are pretty generous with CLEP & DSST.

Purdue Global takes ACE and gives tons of credit for IT exams; they are quarter-based, meaning you must take 45qcr there, but you can transfer in the remaining 135qcr. They have a competency-based degree program as well.

[novadar]

I'm now completely lost as to whether we're talking about Purdue University (OP mentioned engineering and in-state tuition) or Purdue Global (including mentions of quarter-credit).

That makes two of us.  In the original post it is not entirely clear what school is being referred to.

But the main Purdue University (West Lafayette) Campus has this admissions page: 

"You may transfer an unlimited number of college credits to Purdue but must earn at least 32 Purdue credits to earn a degree from the University." ( https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/transf.../index.php ).

After re-reading it the first post, my comment may or may not have been helpful.

I'll show myself to the door.

[ss20ts]

I'm now completely lost as to whether we're talking about Purdue University (OP mentioned engineering and in-state tuition) or Purdue Global (including mentions of quarter-credit).

That makes two of us.  In the original post it is not entirely clear what school is being referred to.

But the main Purdue University (West Lafayette) Campus has this admissions page: 

"You may transfer an unlimited number of college credits to Purdue but must earn at least 32 Purdue credits to earn a degree from the University." ( https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/transf.../index.php ).

After re-reading it the first post, my comment may or may not have been helpful.

I'll show myself to the door.

Purdue U (Not PUG) doesn't accept ACE credits from sources such as Sophia and Study. From your link:

• College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) — tests taken as part of high school AP courses. See Purdue credit for AP Tests.
  
  
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) — tests based on knowledge students acquired through experience or independent study. CLEP exams may not be used in place of coursework required for admission to Purdue. The Purdue Testing Center offers CLEP exams to current Purdue students by appointment. See Purdue credit for CLEP Exams.
  
  
• International Baccalaureate (IB) — tests taken as part of the IB program. See Purdue credit for IB Exams.
  
  
• A-Level exams — tests taken as part of Cambridge International's A-Level program. See Purdue credit for A-Level Exams.
  
  
• DSST Program — tests based on knowledge students acquired through experience or independent study. See Purdue credit for DSST Exams.
  
  
• UExcel Program — proficiency exams through the UExcel Program offered by Excelsior College. See Purdue credit for UExcel exams.
  
  
• National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) — proficiency-based language assessment. See Purdue credit for NEWL assessments.
  
  
• Purdue-specific tests — Purdue departmental proficiency examinations. You may find the per exam costs and details about scheduling a test through the Purdue Testing Center. See a full list of tests offered by the Purdue Testing Center.