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Purdue University Global

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Purdue University Global is an online university designed for working adults. While its main campus for accreditation purposes is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, the university's focus is on providing career-oriented programs at various degree levels. A significant portion of the student body is affiliated with the military, including active duty personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Non-academic support services are provided by Kaplan Higher Education, ensuring a continued connection to that organization.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,868/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,110/yr

Out-of-state: $14,421/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 48% of students receive Pell Grants and 49% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$48K – $75K	$12,267	$49,068	9.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,110	$40,440	11.6x

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 Global

22 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 Compare across schools	89	$78,468/yr	High	23.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	80	$61,977/yr	Very High	17.2x
Fire Protection Compare across schools	74	$89,622/yr	Moderate	20.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	70	$57,308/yr	High	13.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	69	$51,355/yr	Very High	12.5x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	68	$61,344/yr	Very High	14.2x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	64	$47,603/yr	High	11.8x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	57	$50,810/yr	High	11.6x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	57	$45,984/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	56	$40,918/yr	Very High	9.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	53	$48,015/yr	High	10.9x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools	47	$35,086/yr	High	7.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	43	$48,361/yr	High	10.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	43	$38,324/yr	Moderate	8.5x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	42	$41,375/yr	Very High	10.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	40	$41,104/yr	High	10.8x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	40	$33,954/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$32,022/yr	High	9.4x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	35	$36,020/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	35	$21,819/yr	High	7.6x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	31	$37,107/yr	High	9.3x
Educational Administration and Supervision Compare across schools	28	$32,527/yr	High	7.0x

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