Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN purdueglobal.edu 31,502 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$46,868

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

53/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,110

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Purdue University Global's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 48% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$48K – $75K	$12,267	$49,068
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,110	$40,440

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 Global

22 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
Nursing Compare across schools →	89	$78,468/yr	High	23.0x
Information Sciences 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 Compare across schools →	69	$51,355/yr	Very High	12.5x
IT Management 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 Compare across schools →	57	$50,810/yr	High	11.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →	57	$45,984/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Finance 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 Psychology Compare across schools →	47	$35,086/yr	High	7.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation 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 Sciences Compare across schools →	40	$41,104/yr	High	10.8x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →	40	$33,954/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Psychology Compare across schools →	36	$32,022/yr	High	9.4x
Human Services Compare across schools →	35	$36,020/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	35	$21,819/yr	High	7.6x
Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools →	31	$37,107/yr	High	9.3x
Educational Administration and Supervision Compare across schools →	28	$32,527/yr	High	7.0x