Public Institution
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,710
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
53/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,254
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $22,220/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Purdue University Fort Wayne's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 23% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $6,813 | $27,252 |
| $30K – $48K | $7,481 | $29,924 |
| $48K – $75K | $11,933 | $47,732 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,700 | $66,800 |
| $110K+ | $17,670 | $70,680 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,254 | $37,016 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne
25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
83
|
$70,046/yr | High | 18.7x |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
70
|
$65,385/yr | Moderate | 21.5x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
70
|
$61,354/yr | Very High | 15.6x |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
69
|
$46,950/yr | High | 15.4x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
66
|
$42,902/yr | High | 14.8x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools → |
64
|
$58,954/yr | Very High | 18.8x |
|
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
64
|
$50,248/yr | Very High | 12.6x |
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Dental Services
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
61
|
$51,095/yr | Moderate | 15.7x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
|
$67,236/yr | Very High | 17.2x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
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$64,534/yr | Very High | 16.4x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
59
|
$43,576/yr | High | 10.8x |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
58
|
$51,836/yr | Moderate | 13.0x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
57
|
$41,090/yr | High | 11.7x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
57
|
$36,059/yr | Moderate | 13.4x |
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Public Policy
Public Administration Compare across schools → |
55
|
$34,780/yr | High | 13.3x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
50
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$43,893/yr | Very High | 10.9x |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
48
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$34,013/yr | High | 11.8x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
44
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$39,712/yr | High | 12.0x |
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Mental Health Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
42
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$34,603/yr | Moderate | 10.6x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
39
|
$32,031/yr | High | 7.7x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
38
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$39,564/yr | Low | 11.6x |
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Fine Arts
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34
|
$27,775/yr | Moderate | 10.2x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
31
|
$27,749/yr | High | 6.5x |
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Design
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28
|
$27,517/yr | High | 6.4x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
24
|
$24,853/yr | Very High | 9.0x |
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