Is Purdue University Global worth it?
Purdue University Global is a public, four-year institution in West Lafayette, Indiana (small city). It awarded 19,618 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, computer and information systems security and behavioral sciences.
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Federal context for Purdue University Global
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,209
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,301
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,596
Average net price
$7,770
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
19,618
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
30,828
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $107,024 | $121,198 | 921 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,308 | $66,495 | 688 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,168 | $37,546 | 580 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $47,603 | $57,546 | 548 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Master's | $47,857 | $63,128 | 502 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,468 | $95,877 | 464 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $65,048 | $71,228 | 443 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $41,104 | $54,526 | 415 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $59,946 | $70,227 | 384 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $45,984 | $56,660 | 373 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,962 | $38,055 | 342 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $37,929 | $46,828 | 311 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Bachelor's | $37,107 | $47,367 | 232 |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $45,040 | $52,013 | 208 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,355 | $62,502 | 205 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2,058 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 983 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Master's | 821 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 767 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 691 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 661 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 612 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 539 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 407 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Post-bacc certificate | 400 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 35% | 4,230 |
| Educational Services | 10% | 1,173 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 989 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 907 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 774 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 704 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 668 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 639 |
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Sources: federal figures for Purdue University Global. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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