Purdue University Fort Wayne Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Purdue University Fort Wayne
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Purdue University Fort Wayne's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Purdue University Fort Wayne to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Purdue Fort Wayne Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $43,130 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | Not Reported | $36,730 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $13,000 | $31,310 |
Salary Score ™ for Purdue Fort Wayne Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $26,350 | |
| Biology, General | $22,500 | $28,060 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,600 | $35,060 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $21,590 | $44,670 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $30,410 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $52,940 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,750 | $35,060 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $59,420 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Computer Science | $20,000 | $63,010 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Not Reported | $45,530 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | Not Reported | $55,810 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,950 | $37,090 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $21,500 | $40,790 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $59,730 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,500 | $27,180 | |
| History | $22,740 | $16,940 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $30,000 | $35,060 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $26,020 | $32,630 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $19,500 | $62,010 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $25,990 | $62,630 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $19,800 | $29,020 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,000 | $27,220 | |
| Public Administration | $22,500 | $37,860 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $25,500 | $52,110 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,000 | $36,590 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $38,490 |
Salary Score ™ for Purdue Fort Wayne Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $20,500 | $81,210 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $19,670 | $55,510 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $33,890 | $104,600 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $33,000 | $39,010 |
Salary Score ™ for Purdue Fort Wayne Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $28,380 |
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