Business/Commerce at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 175 graduates a year
Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates in business/commerce earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Fort Wayne Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 168 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $63,844 | $58,723 | #216 | $43,155 |
| 169 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $63,837 | $64,904 | #176 | $44,700 |
| 170 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $63,660 | $67,758 | #113 | — |
| 171 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $63,627 | $68,260 | #108 | $46,950 |
| 172 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $63,569 | $68,159 | #109 | $48,603 |
| 173 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $63,554 | $66,131 | #163 | $45,679 |
| 174 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $63,524 | $68,111 | #111 | $47,821 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Purdue University Fort Wayne
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,288 | $113,001 | $19,974 |
Other Majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Fort Wayne business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,950 one year after graduating and $63,627 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Fort Wayne rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Purdue University Fort Wayne ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Purdue University Fort Wayne worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,003.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.