Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public · Visit Website

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers a traditional campus setting in Indiana's second-largest city. As a campus of the Purdue University system, PFW provides students with access to Purdue's academic resources. The university's athletic teams, known as the Mastodons, compete in NCAA Division I, fostering a spirit of competition and school pride. PFW distinguishes itself by offering a Purdue University education within a more intimate campus environment.

Programs Analyzed
25
Avg Grad Earnings
$44,710/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
53/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$9,254/yr
Out-of-state: $22,220/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 23% of students receive Pell Grants and 23% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $6,813 $27,252 16.4x
$30K – $48K $7,481 $29,924 14.9x
$48K – $75K $11,933 $47,732 9.4x
$75K – $110K $16,700 $66,800 6.7x
$110K+ $17,670 $70,680 6.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,254 $37,016 12.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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83 $70,046/yr High 18.7x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
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70 $65,385/yr Moderate 21.5x
Computer Science
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70 $61,354/yr Very High 15.6x
Business/Commerce, General
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69 $46,950/yr High 15.4x
Business Administration
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66 $42,902/yr High 14.8x
Construction Engineering Technologies
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64 $58,954/yr Very High 18.8x
Computer/Information Technology Administration
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64 $50,248/yr Very High 12.6x
Dental Support Services
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61 $51,095/yr Moderate 15.7x
Electrical
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60 $67,236/yr Very High 17.2x
Mechanical Engineering
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60 $64,534/yr Very High 16.4x
Teacher Education
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59 $43,576/yr High 10.8x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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58 $51,836/yr Moderate 13.0x
Teacher Education
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57 $41,090/yr High 11.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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57 $36,059/yr Moderate 13.4x
Public Administration
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55 $34,780/yr High 13.3x
Mathematics
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50 $43,893/yr Very High 10.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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48 $34,013/yr High 11.8x
Communication and Media Studies
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44 $39,712/yr High 12.0x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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42 $34,603/yr Moderate 10.6x
Research and Experimental Psychology
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39 $32,031/yr High 7.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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38 $39,564/yr Low 11.6x
Fine and Studio Arts
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34 $27,775/yr Moderate 10.2x
Sociology
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31 $27,749/yr High 6.5x
Design and Applied Arts
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28 $27,517/yr High 6.4x
English Language and Literature, General
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24 $24,853/yr Very High 9.0x
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