Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana · Public · 30,828 undergraduates
Of 73 programs with reported earnings, 69 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,806 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,665 |
| All families (average) | $7,770 |
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 Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,495 | +$30,003 | clears the bar | $35,740 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $71,228 | +$34,736 | clears the bar | $51,878 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,546 | +$21,054 | clears the bar | $30,556 | 1.5 yrs |
| Behavioral Sciences | Master's Degree | $63,128 | +$26,636 | clears the bar | $47,692 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $121,198 | +$84,706 | clears the bar | $58,675 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,526 | +$18,034 | clears the bar | $25,921 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,660 | +$20,168 | clears the bar | $30,641 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $70,227 | +$33,735 | clears the bar | $44,815 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,546 | +$1,054 | clears the bar | $12,920 | 12.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $58,840 | +$22,348 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $52,571 | +$16,079 | clears the bar | $4,156 | 0.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $47,339 | +$10,847 | clears the bar | $33,000 | 3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,510 | +$15,018 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $66,445 | +$29,953 | clears the bar | $19,503 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $58,006 | +$21,514 | clears the bar | $26,755 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 73 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.