Accounting and Related Services at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in accounting and related services earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 503 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $69,280 | $70,458 | #499 | — |
| 504 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $69,257 | $73,645 | #431 | $53,118 |
| 505 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $69,201 | $78,549 | #311 | $51,640 |
| 506 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $69,186 | $74,224 | #417 | $49,993 |
| 507 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $69,147 | $60,689 | #714 | — |
| 508 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $69,079 | $74,356 | #413 | — |
| 509 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $68,982 | $71,779 | #474 | $56,688 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,993 one year after graduating and $69,186 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #506 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,875.
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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.