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30,828
students enrolled
16,892
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,770
average net price a year
Tuition $10,080 in state, $13,356 out of state
$32,973
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,596
median earnings, 10 years after entry
74% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 32% | 5,358 |
| Health professions | 26% | 4,370 |
| Computer & information sciences | 16% | 2,718 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 1,261 |
| Security & protective services | 7% | 1,212 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 27 | 23 |
The job market around Purdue University Global
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tippecanoe County, where the college is.
3
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Tippecanoe County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$58,622
median household income
Tippecanoe County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to operations (2 open).
Hiring most: Republic Services (1), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (1), Wabash Castings (1).
What they hire for: Operations (2), Engineering (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. d/b/a Region 4 Workforce Board.
- WorkOne - LafayetteLafayette · 765-474-5411 · M-F 8:00a to 4:30p
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Purdue University Global?
- Purdue University Global enrolls about 30,828 students and is a public 4-year institution in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awards about 16,892 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Global?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Purdue University Global graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,973 six years after entry and $36,596 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Purdue University Global offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Purdue University Global awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Purdue University Global?
- 3 open professional jobs are listed in Tippecanoe County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Republic Services has the most openings.
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