Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · Visit Website

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 Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$48,866/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,419/yr
Out-of-state: $15,620/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 28% of students receive Pell Grants and 27% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $4,256 $17,024 28.7x
$30K – $48K $4,935 $19,740 24.8x
$48K – $75K $10,143 $40,572 12.0x
$75K – $110K $13,805 $55,220 8.8x
$110K+ $14,972 $59,888 8.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,419 $33,676 14.5x

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 Northwest

27 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
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88 $77,691/yr High 24.0x
Accounting and Related Services
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77 $49,993/yr Very High 19.4x
Electrical
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75 $79,917/yr Very High 25.9x
Mechanical Engineering
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74 $68,632/yr Very High 25.5x
Computer Science
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73 $68,485/yr Very High 19.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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72 $61,699/yr Very High 17.3x
Business Administration
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70 $44,971/yr High 17.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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69 $53,062/yr Very High 14.8x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
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68 $65,059/yr Moderate 20.3x
Civil Engineering
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63 $69,339/yr High 19.6x
Teacher Education
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63 $45,071/yr High 13.1x
Engineering-Related Fields
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61 $66,798/yr High 18.8x
Electrical Engineering Technologies
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57 $75,675/yr High 21.5x
Construction Engineering Technologies
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57 $68,284/yr Very High 19.3x
Human Resources Management and Services
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57 $47,640/yr High 13.1x
Marketing
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52 $41,942/yr Very High 11.5x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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52 $39,017/yr High 12.5x
Biology, General
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40 $33,155/yr High 12.7x
Sociology
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39 $35,334/yr High 11.1x
Psychology, General
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36 $27,436/yr High 12.3x
Human Development & Family Studies
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36 $26,384/yr High 10.0x
Computer Software and Media Applications
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35 $21,532/yr Very High 5.4x
English Language and Literature, General
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34 $31,171/yr Very High 12.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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32 $33,295/yr Low 12.5x
Communication and Media Studies
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32 $25,541/yr High 12.4x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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30 $33,944/yr High 9.1x
Behavioral Sciences
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26 $28,340/yr High 7.4x
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