Business/Commerce at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Associate's Degree · about 230 graduates a year
Purdue University Global graduates in business/commerce earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Global Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 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 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 131 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | $47,073 | $55,690 | #73 | — |
| 132 | Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | $46,963 | $48,235 | #130 | $37,307 |
| 133 | Central Texas College Killeen, TX | $46,890 | $47,673 | #135 | — |
| 134 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $46,828 | $50,238 | #113 | $37,929 |
| 135 | Paris Junior College Paris, TX | $46,655 | $47,434 | #138 | — |
| 136 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $46,520 | $40,966 | #185 | $35,815 |
| 137 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $46,510 | $47,287 | #141 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University Global by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $81,259 | $70,749 | #8 of 25 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,664 | $66,332 | #902 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,840 | $50,881 | #34 of 426 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,006 | $45,475 | #52 of 117 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,953 | — | #55 of 122 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $52,571 | $38,804 | #24 of 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $51,510 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,016 | $38,751 | #113 of 225 |
| Criminology | $44,516 | $36,766 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,507 | — | #96 of 286 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,127 | $35,086 | #82 of 109 |
| Human Services | $35,110 | — | #59 of 65 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $25,752 | — | #475 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,929 one year after graduating and $46,828 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Global rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Purdue University Global ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,687.
← All data for Purdue University Global · Methodology
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.