by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Purdue Northwest stacks up against peers offering education.
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Purdue Northwest ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #1,192 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 28 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 28 |
| Best Education Schools in Indiana | 28 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Value Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Northwest handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue Northwest report a median salary of $42,599 a year. This is lower than $63,767, the median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
Learn more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Purdue University Northwest.
The education program at Purdue Northwest offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 39 |
| General Education | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.