Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, Indiana · Public · 5,671 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 28 leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,432 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,428 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,026 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,452 |
| $110k and up | $13,645 |
| All families (average) | $6,079 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $88,935 | +$52,443 | clears the bar | $17,908 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,447 | +$82,955 | clears the bar | $33,564 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,224 | +$12,732 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,326 | +$12,834 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $69,186 | +$32,694 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,094 | +$11,602 | clears the bar | $23,120 | 2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,466 | +$30,974 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,333 | +$26,841 | clears the bar | $25,218 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,191 | +$20,699 | clears the bar | $26,850 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $88,461 | +$51,969 | clears the bar | $41,226 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,229 | +$54,737 | clears the bar | $22,352 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,322 | +$5,830 | clears the bar | $21,492 | 3.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $85,242 | +$48,750 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $64,815 | +$28,323 | clears the bar | $28,188 | 1 yr |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's Degree | $68,284 | +$31,792 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 43% 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.