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Finance and Financial Management Services at Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,062/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.7x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #294 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$573K	$563K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	16.7x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.2x	9.0x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	66

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 (9.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,933

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Purdue University Northwest's Finance and Financial Management Services program produces graduates earning $53,062/yr — within striking distance of the $55,340 national average for this field.

With a 16.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Finance and Financial Management Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,933 in median debt clears quickly against $53,062 in annual earnings.

A #294 ranking among 431 Finance and Financial Management Services 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

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 69/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Finance and Financial Management Services at Purdue University Northwest?

At 69/100, the score looks reasonable — but Finance and Financial Management Services 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 Finance and Financial Management Services at Purdue University Northwest?

The 55% 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 →