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Engineering-Related Fields at Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,798/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (111,400 openings/yr)

ROI 18.8x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 31 Engineering-Related Fields programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering-Related Fields graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$644K	$633K	$578K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.1x	18.8x	17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.3x	10.1x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	61	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,676

Out-of-state: $62,480 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Purdue University Northwest's Engineering-Related Fields program produces graduates earning $66,798/yr — within striking distance of the $69,301 national average for this field.

With a 18.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Engineering-Related Fields career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #17 ranking among 31 Engineering-Related Fields programs places Purdue University Northwest in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Purdue University Northwest

A 71% acceptance rate means Purdue University Northwest is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,786 students in Hammond, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Industrial production managers $121,440/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Engineering-Related Fields at Purdue University Northwest?

At 61/100, the score looks reasonable — but Engineering-Related Fields is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Engineering-Related Fields at Purdue University Northwest?

The 38% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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