Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Purdue University Northwest, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Purdue University Northwest
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,917 | $96,206 | -4% | #165 of 258 | #101 | $25,147 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,632 | $91,229 | -1% | #157 of 318 | #85 | $22,352 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,691 | $88,935 | +0% | #403 of 966 | #236 | $17,908 |
| Computer Science | $68,485 | $88,158 | -18% | #257 of 349 | #218 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $65,059 | $85,242 | +4% | #20 of 61 | #11 | $20,750 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,339 | $84,514 | -2% | #127 of 233 | #59 | $25,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $75,675 | $84,288 | +-0% | #22 of 46 | #18 | $26,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $66,798 | $82,075 | -8% | #29 of 33 | #21 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,699 | $75,365 | -18% | #347 of 459 | #303 | $18,153 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,993 | $69,186 | -9% | #506 of 796 | #417 | $22,875 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $68,284 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $47,640 | $67,466 | -1% | #95 of 187 | #65 | $25,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $53,062 | $65,912 | -21% | #391 of 452 | #347 | $18,933 |
| Marketing | $41,942 | $63,333 | -9% | #333 of 516 | #249 | $25,218 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,971 | $57,191 | -16% | #892 of 1176 | #778 | $26,850 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,295 | $51,349 | -3% | #268 of 476 | #189 | $23,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,541 | $49,326 | -12% | #470 of 660 | #372 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,071 | $49,224 | +4% | #281 of 680 | #190 | $24,500 |
| Sociology | $35,334 | $48,830 | -7% | #317 of 462 | #228 | $22,554 |
| Biology | $33,155 | $48,094 | -16% | #736 of 841 | #665 | $23,120 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $33,944 | $46,277 | -25% | #143 of 156 | #134 | $20,031 |
| Psychology | $27,436 | $42,322 | -17% | #908 of 1027 | #830 | $21,492 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,384 | $39,664 | -18% | #159 of 172 | #150 | $26,298 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $39,017 | — | — | — | — | $22,875 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $28,340 | $37,956 | -22% | #19 of 20 | #19 | $14,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,171 | $34,560 | -29% | #567 of 576 | #555 | $20,633 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $21,532 | $29,630 | -50% | #54 of 54 | #54 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Purdue University Northwest Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $191,533
- Avg rent near campus: $1,542/mo — vs ~$686/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46406 (13.2% cap, Gary)
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🏆 Where Purdue University Northwest Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Room | $6,176 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,326 | $29,527 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,256 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,935 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,143 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,805 |
| $110,001+ | $14,972 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Purdue University Northwest's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology