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Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Public · General
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution in Hammond, IN. With a 71% admission rate and 1,140 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,786 students, offers 31 programs with earnings data, and has a 44% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
71%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,140
Enrollment
5,786
Completion Rate
44%
Cost of Attendance
$16,287
In-State Tuition
$8,419
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,620
Programs
33
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 31 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($16K)
Showing 31 of 31 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,917 | $90,673 | $16,287 | 4.9x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,691 | $84,328 | $16,287 | 4.8x | |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,675 | — | $16,287 | 4.6x | |
| 4 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,339 | — | $16,287 | 4.3x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,632 | $89,239 | $16,287 | 4.2x | |
| 6 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,485 | — | $16,287 | 4.2x | |
| 7 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,284 | — | $16,287 | 4.2x | |
| 8 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,798 | — | $16,287 | 4.1x | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,059 | $71,650 | $16,287 | 4.0x | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,699 | — | $16,287 | 3.8x | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,062 | — | $16,287 | 3.3x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,993 | $68,859 | $16,287 | 3.1x | |
| 13 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,640 | — | $16,287 | 2.9x | |
| 14 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,071 | $47,485 | $16,287 | 2.8x | |
| 15 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,971 | $61,921 | $16,287 | 2.8x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,942 | — | $16,287 | 2.6x | |
| 17 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,017 | $45,525 | $16,287 | 2.4x | |
| 18 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,334 | $40,654 | $16,287 | 2.2x | |
| 19 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,944 | — | $16,287 | 2.1x | |
| 20 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,295 | $45,332 | $16,287 | 2.0x | |
| 21 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,155 | $46,164 | $16,287 | 2.0x | |
| 22 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,171 | $44,324 | $16,287 | 1.9x | |
| 23 | Behavioral SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,340 | — | $16,287 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,436 | $44,737 | $16,287 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,384 | $37,197 | $16,287 | 1.6x |
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