by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Purdue University Northwest, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Purdue University Northwest awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,470 undergraduate · 618 graduate (3,088 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,544 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 439 |
| Computer Science. | 78 |
| Psychology, General. | 77 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 76 |
These majors at Purdue University Northwest report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72,591 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $68,723 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $65,086 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64,537 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $61,724 |
Browse every major at Purdue University Northwest, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,544 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. · Clinical Nurse Specialist. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. |
439 | $72,591 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 25 | $27,986 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. |
6 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
5 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Art Therapy/Therapist. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
76 | $45,100 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
49 | $40,367 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
38 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
36 | NA |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. |
13 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
12 | $38,201 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. |
8 | $29,781 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 62 | $64,537 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
35 | $68,723 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. |
25 | NA |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering/Industrial Management. |
74 | $52,444 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
27 | $61,724 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 16 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
10 | $65,086 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 78 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
26 | $37,738 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
14 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
8 | $29,193 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 77 | $26,983 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
59 | $31,096 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
57 | $29,482 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. |
39 | $38,782 |
| Education, General. | 17 | $43,876 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
33 | $33,347 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 28 | $23,523 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences. | 16 | $26,990 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
9 | $35,414 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
8 | $35,032 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 13 | $24,477 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
7 | $26,888 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
3 | NA |
| Physical Sciences, General. | 2 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
6 | $47,390 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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