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Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, Indiana. 31,502 undergraduate students. 124 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 489779 · OPEID 004586 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

Earnings, completion, debt, and enrollment anomalies at Purdue University Global

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE-24%

First-year retention

First-year retention at Purdue University Global fell 24% between 2021 and 2024 (75.0% → 57.1%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Purdue University Global fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (2.8% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+74%

150%-time completion

150%-time completion at Purdue University Global rose 74% between 2021 and 2024 (28.7% → 50.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+25%

100%-time completion

100%-time completion at Purdue University Global rose 25% between 2021 and 2024 (26.7% → 33.3%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

Purdue University Global earnings, debt, and completion vs. the Indiana median

Each tile compares this institution to the Indiana median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$36,596+11% · 6→10y
Indiana median $46,945
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$32,973
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
47.6%+88% · '19→'24
Indiana median 60.7%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$11,648-7% · '16→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
31,502+6431% · '16→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
25.0%-43% · '19→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
—
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$10,110-29% · '16→'24
out-of-state $14,421
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How Purdue University Global earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings at Purdue University Global

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

4.2%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $11,648 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $36,596 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Purdue University Global enrollment, completion, and debt over time

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 2016–202430,828
33,33947220162024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 2019–202450.0%
50%20%20192024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 2016–2020$26,078
$28,646$25,49020162020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 2019→2024+88%

Purdue University Global · completion · 150% rose

26.5% → 50.0%

COMPLETION · 100% · 2019→2024+583%

Purdue University Global · completion · 100% rose

4.9% → 33.3%

RETENTION · 2019→2024-43%

Purdue University Global · retention fell

100.0% → 57.1%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 2016→2024+6431%

Purdue University Global · undergrad enrollment rose

472 → 30,828

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2016→2024-100%

Purdue University Global · cohort default rate fell

14.6% → 0.0%

PELL SHARE · 2017→2024-40%

Purdue University Global · pell share fell

78.5% → 47.3%

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Purdue University Global programs ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$136,530115 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Master's Degree$120,353526 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$109,2023 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$97,094403 gradsBioethics/Medical EthicsCIP 5132 · Master's Degree$96,33584 gradsLegal Professions and Studies, OtherCIP 2299 · First Professional Degree$93,72525 gradsLawCIP 2201 · First Professional Degree$93,16220 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCIP 4228 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$93,08769 gradsEducational Administration and SupervisionCIP 1304 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$89,364—Fire ProtectionCIP 4302 · Bachelor's Degree$87,490112 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$86,06358 gradsFire ProtectionCIP 4302 · Associate's Degree$80,82641 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Master's Degree$77,600118 gradsFinance and Financial Management ServicesCIP 5208 · Master's Degree$75,09129 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Bachelor's Degree$73,684191 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Master's Degree$68,252592 gradsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCIP 2401 · Bachelor's Degree$66,863—Accounting and Related ServicesCIP 5203 · Master's Degree$66,53096 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Associate's Degree$66,234104 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesCIP 5107 · Master's Degree$65,236301 gradsPublic AdministrationCIP 4404 · Master's Degree$64,12052 gradsPublic HealthCIP 5122 · Master's Degree$63,927153 gradsEducational/Instructional Media DesignCIP 1305 · Master's Degree$60,04639 gradsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchCIP 0301 · Master's Degree$58,9561 grads
Showing top 24 of 60 ranked programs.124 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

60 Purdue University Global programs with earnings, grouped by field

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$73,684191 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's Degree$77,600118 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$109,2023 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's Degree$52,838—

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's Degree$56,675109 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's Degree$54,84654 gradsEducational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's Degree$60,04639 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's Degree$26,3685 gradsEducational Administration and SupervisionGraduate/Professional Certificate$89,364—Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree$34,923—

LEGAL PROFESSIONS · CIP 22

Legal Support ServicesBachelor's Degree$45,138160 gradsLegal Support ServicesAssociate's Degree$40,34165 gradsLegal Support ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$30,37434 gradsLegal Professions and Studies, OtherFirst Professional Degree$93,72525 gradsLawFirst Professional Degree$93,16220 gradsNon-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)Bachelor's Degree$43,637—Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)Master's Degree$53,869—Legal Support ServicesPost-baccalaureate Certificate$53,846—

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree$66,863—

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyGraduate/Professional Certificate$93,08769 gradsPsychology, GeneralMaster's Degree$51,9601 gradsPsychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$42,086—

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$48,978467 gradsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's Degree$43,411300 gradsFire ProtectionBachelor's Degree$87,490112 gradsFire ProtectionMaster's Degree$58,23889 gradsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's Degree$50,23770 gradsFire ProtectionAssociate's Degree$80,82641 gradsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$32,48339 grads

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Public AdministrationMaster's Degree$64,12052 gradsHuman Services, GeneralAssociate's Degree$31,8754 gradsHuman Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree$41,816—

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$51,707613 gradsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$47,628550 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's Degree$120,353526 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$97,094403 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$34,242367 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's Degree$65,236301 gradsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelor's Degree$41,644249 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$34,894176 gradsPublic HealthMaster's Degree$63,927153 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate/Professional Certificate$136,530115 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's Degree$66,234104 gradsBioethics/Medical EthicsMaster's Degree$96,33584 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's Degree$38,0651 gradsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's Degree$34,522—Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$36,490—Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma$46,737—Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherAssociate's Degree$53,324—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$57,541805 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree$68,252592 gradsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's Degree$42,162344 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$54,668167 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesMaster's Degree$66,53096 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesAssociate's Degree$46,57671 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate/Professional Certificate$86,06358 gradsFinance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's Degree$75,09129 grads

NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION · CIP 03

Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree$44,40822 gradsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's Degree$58,9561 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$53,7541 grads
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Purdue University Global

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$381,188
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 9
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 9year 0year 39
Cost per year
$12,267
HS-only baseline · IN
$36,400
Years to complete
4
CIP family
52

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Institutions similar to Purdue University Global in Indiana

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

INDIANAPOLIS$37.2k

Ivy Tech Community College

Public · Predominantly certificates · 37% completion
BLOOMINGTON$63.7k

IU Bloomington

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 81% completion
WEST LAFAYETTE$72.4k

Purdue

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 83% completion
INDIANAPOLIS$55.2k

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 54% completion
MUNCIE$51.8k

Ball State University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 63% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Purdue University Global graduates earn $X” — not “Purdue University Global makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Purdue University Global caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →