Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in behavioral sciences earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest Compares for Behavioral Sciences
All 20 colleges reporting behavioral sciences 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 Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,883 | $61,130 | #1 | $36,206 |
| 2 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $57,325 | $60,443 | #2 | — |
| 3 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $56,440 | $56,772 | #3 | $34,613 |
| 4 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $54,606 | $49,688 | #10 | $28,709 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $51,151 | $52,006 | #4 | $32,986 |
| 6 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $50,634 | $51,495 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,081 | $49,781 | #9 | $38,937 |
| 8 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $48,922 | $44,516 | #14 | — |
| 9 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $48,657 | $49,996 | #7 | $38,087 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $48,215 | $49,832 | #8 | $29,273 |
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| 16 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $44,719 | $50,209 | #6 | — |
| 17 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $44,069 | $47,251 | #13 | $30,147 |
| 18 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $39,738 | $44,063 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $37,956 | $40,720 | #19 | $28,340 |
| 20 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $35,817 | $31,436 | #20 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest behavioral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,340 one year after graduating and $37,956 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for behavioral sciences?
Among 20 colleges reporting earnings for behavioral sciences graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is behavioral sciences at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for behavioral sciences ($48,673), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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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.