Public Institution
Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest has two campuses, one in Hammond and another in Westville, Indiana. As part of the Purdue University system, PNW provides a smaller campus environment. Students can choose from over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs.
Programs
27
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$48,866
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
54/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,419
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $15,620/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Purdue University Northwest's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 27% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $4,256 | $17,024 |
| $30K – $48K | $4,935 | $19,740 |
| $48K – $75K | $10,143 | $40,572 |
| $75K – $110K | $13,805 | $55,220 |
| $110K+ | $14,972 | $59,888 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,419 | $33,676 |
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 Northwest
27 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 → |
88
|
$77,691/yr | High | 24.0x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
77
|
$49,993/yr | Very High | 19.4x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
75
|
$79,917/yr | Very High | 25.9x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$68,632/yr | Very High | 25.5x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
73
|
$68,485/yr | Very High | 19.3x |
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
72
|
$61,699/yr | Very High | 17.3x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
|
$44,971/yr | High | 17.4x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
69
|
$53,062/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
|
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
68
|
$65,059/yr | Moderate | 20.3x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
63
|
$69,339/yr | High | 19.6x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
63
|
$45,071/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools → |
61
|
$66,798/yr | High | 18.8x |
|
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
57
|
$75,675/yr | High | 21.5x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools → |
57
|
$68,284/yr | Very High | 19.3x |
|
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
57
|
$47,640/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
52
|
$41,942/yr | Very High | 11.5x |
|
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
52
|
$39,017/yr | High | 12.5x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
40
|
$33,155/yr | High | 12.7x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
39
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$35,334/yr | High | 11.1x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
36
|
$27,436/yr | High | 12.3x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
36
|
$26,384/yr | High | 10.0x |
|
Software Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools → |
35
|
$21,532/yr | Very High | 5.4x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
34
|
$31,171/yr | Very High | 12.2x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
32
|
$33,295/yr | Low | 12.5x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
32
|
$25,541/yr | High | 12.4x |
|
Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
30
|
$33,944/yr | High | 9.1x |
| Behavioral Sciences Compare across schools → |
26
|
$28,340/yr | High | 7.4x |
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