Education at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in education earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 97 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $65,095 | $57,133 | #165 | $61,225 |
| 98 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $64,998 | $66,084 | #75 | $53,233 |
| 99 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $64,965 | $62,055 | #110 | $59,959 |
| 100 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $64,815 | $69,535 | #56 | $49,025 |
| 101 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $64,694 | $61,797 | #117 | $59,485 |
| 102 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $64,648 | $63,516 | #91 | $57,383 |
| 103 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $64,580 | $56,869 | #168 | $64,854 |
Other Majors at Purdue University Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,447 | $108,669 | #243 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $88,461 | $65,615 | #523 of 861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,025 one year after graduating and $64,815 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,188.
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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.