Career outcomes for Purdue University Northwest graduates
Per-major median earnings and 10-year projection bands. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release); trajectory bands come from the life-path model run server-side with a synthetic profile.
School-wide 10-year median earnings
$58,620
Median earnings of federally-aided graduates 10 years after first enrollment, across all majors at Purdue University Northwest.
Top majors by graduates
| Major | Graduates / yr | Median earnings 4 years out | Work in Indiana 1 year out | Graduate degree or certificate 5 years out | Trajectory | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 346 | $88,935 | 34% | 14% | Run mine |
Went on to a research doctorate
15
From 2016 to 2025, 15 Purdue University Northwest graduates earned a research doctorate, most often in physical sciences.
Research doctorates (PhD, EdD and similar) only: medical, law and business degrees aren't counted. Source: NCSES Survey of Earned Doctorates and IPEDS completions.
Peer schools at this earnings band
Adams State University, CO
1 majors with data·$51,295
Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN
0 majors with data·$53,136
Alvin Community College, TX
0 majors with data·$49,073
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Earnings and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release). Last updated October 19, 2026. Methodology.