Purdue University Northwest Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Purdue University Northwest
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Purdue University Northwest's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Purdue University Northwest to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for PNW Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,700 | $44,550 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $59,580 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | $27,000 | $32,570 | |
| Biology, General | $21,500 | $33,140 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,310 | $39,450 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $18,250 | $39,830 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $53,540 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,830 | $27,870 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Not Reported | $37,360 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,850 | $50,440 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Not Reported | $26,350 | |
| Education, General | $30,330 | $40,430 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $24,480 | $57,320 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $24,290 | $70,080 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $28,810 | $47,260 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $26,770 | $23,460 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $25,230 | $26,740 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $23,360 | $33,280 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,380 | $28,600 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $25,500 | $37,000 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $53,360 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $23,470 | $30,310 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $21,960 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $46,090 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $24,500 | $67,010 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $19,520 | $61,020 | |
| Political Science and Government | $27,000 | $33,990 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,250 | $27,780 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,750 | $66,310 | |
| Social Work | $24,360 | $29,690 | |
| Sociology | $27,750 | $34,420 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,000 | $38,770 |
Salary Score ™ for PNW Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $46,480 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,000 | $78,970 | |
| Education, General | $31,560 | $42,680 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not Reported | $73,640 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $45,900 | $91,210 |
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I had an excellent experience at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). I arrived shortly after the merger, and felt that there was a cohesiveness to the campus. My courses were at the Westville campus, which is a beautifully quiet and quaint campus that is super safe. I decided to continue with my undergrad at PNW for the location, cost, and small class sizes. They are updating certain buildings and making it more modern! I have had classes in each of the buildings, and find them to be comfortable. As for the... Read More
I graduated with a graduate certificate in Early Childhood Development. I enjoyed the program. The professors in my department did a great job at equipping me for my position. I use some of their lessons currently and still own the books because they are a great reference. Furthermore, I have been able to keep in contact with one of my professor's and she has been such great assistance to me even though she did not have to as I am no longer a student. She has helped me by responding in a timely manner, being... Read More