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Allied Health Professions at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,836/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #106 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Allied Health Professions graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$554K	$554K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.0x	15.0x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,016

Out-of-state: $88,880 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,052

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $51,836 track close to the $59,453 national median for Allied Health Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 15.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $51,836/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #106 ranking among 195 Allied Health Professions programs places Purdue University Fort Wayne in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,450 students in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Medical dosimetrists $138,110/yr

Physician assistants $133,260/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

At 58/100, the score looks reasonable — but Allied Health Professions is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →