Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public · 5,484 undergraduates
Of 38 programs with reported earnings, 37 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 95 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,306 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,703 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,444 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,430 |
| $110k and up | $20,224 |
| All families (average) | $13,171 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,627 | +$27,135 | clears the bar | $20,003 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,525 | +$9,033 | clears the bar | $22,828 | 2.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,299 | +$7,807 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $113,001 | +$76,509 | clears the bar | $19,974 | 0.3 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,533 | +$8,041 | clears the bar | $17,488 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,366 | +$13,874 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,816 | +$24,324 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $101,396 | +$64,904 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,619 | +$10,127 | clears the bar | $22,068 | 2.2 yrs |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $53,257 | +$16,765 | clears the bar | $20,375 | 1.2 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,614 | +$11,122 | clears the bar | $17,340 | 1.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $81,259 | +$44,767 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,113 | +$1,621 | clears the bar | $15,986 | 9.9 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $67,236 | +$30,744 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $60,385 | +$23,893 | clears the bar | $49,043 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 38 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 36% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.