Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public · Predominantly bachelor's · City: Large

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The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state) is $12,471. 40% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $51,617 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $19,537.

Average net price
$12,471
per year Verified data
Completion rate
40%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$51,617
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$19,537
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$9,532
Out-of-state tuition and fees$23,573
Average cost of attendance$22,568
Books and supplies$2,990
Room and board, on campus$11,702
Average net price, all aided students$12,471
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$8,411
Average net price, family income over $110,000$20,622

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
84%
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
970 to 1220
ACT composite range, middle 50%
22 to 29
Undergraduate enrollment
5,484
Graduate enrollment
717
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Student to faculty ratio
13 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

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Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time40%
Completion within normal time26%
First-year retention (full-time)67%
Median federal debt, graduates$19,537
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$222
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$14,366
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry70%
1 year after completion$46,986
4 years after completion$56,455
6 years after entry$45,367
8 years after entry$49,984
10 years after entry$51,617
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $51,617; the middle half earned $35,410 to $73,564. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

119 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (31)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
CIP 01.99 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
CIP 14.05 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP 11.09 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Economics
CIP 45.06 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
CIP 52.07 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
CIP 52.18 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Gerontology
CIP 30.11 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
CIP 51.32 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Historic Preservation and Conservation
CIP 30.12 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
International Relations and National Security Studies
CIP 45.09 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
CIP 16.01 · No credentials fully online
11$47,472Suppressed for privacy
Manufacturing Engineering
CIP 14.36 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
CIP 14.42 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.15 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
CIP 30.05 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Physics
CIP 40.08 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Political Science and Government
CIP 45.10 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.07 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Research and Experimental Psychology
CIP 42.27 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (7)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Chemistry
CIP 40.05
Suppressed for privacy$19,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.08 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.03 · No credentials fully online
22Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Bachelor's degree (47)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Anthropology
CIP 45.02 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
CIP 26.02 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online
50$35,905$20,634
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
26$54,265$20,163
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · Some credentials fully online
181$49,760$22,000
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Civil Engineering
CIP 14.08 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02 · No credentials fully online
13$42,611$19,500
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · No credentials fully online
21$35,421$19,500
Computer Engineering
CIP 14.09 · No credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.12 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science
CIP 11.07 · No credentials fully online
38$66,654$21,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · No credentials fully online
10$54,480Suppressed for privacy
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
CIP 15.10 · No credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
16$35,523Suppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Economics
CIP 45.06 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
CIP 14.10 · No credentials fully online
20Suppressed for privacy$22,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
English Language and Literature, General
CIP 23.01 · No credentials fully online
25$37,310$24,026
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · No credentials fully online
32$31,717$21,685
History
CIP 54.01 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacy$21,500
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Services, General
CIP 44.00 · No credentials fully online
22$39,014$27,750
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · All credentials fully online
86$42,623$27,251
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
CIP 52.13 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Materials Sciences
CIP 40.10
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering
CIP 14.19 · No credentials fully online
15$74,521$27,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.08 · No credentials fully online
26$70,173$24,425
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
CIP 30.00 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online
38$35,188$22,085
Physics
CIP 40.08 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Political Science and Government
CIP 45.10 · No credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Administration
CIP 44.04 · No credentials fully online
9$44,236Suppressed for privacy
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
CIP 51.23 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Research and Experimental Psychology
CIP 42.27 · No credentials fully online
62$33,951$19,972
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
CIP 16.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sociology
CIP 45.11 · All credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online
96$46,494$22,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13 · No credentials fully online
18$45,736Suppressed for privacy
Post-baccalaureate certificate (8)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
International Relations and National Security Studies
CIP 45.09
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
CIP 16.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
CIP 30.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
CIP 09.09
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Statistics
CIP 27.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Master's degree (17)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online
23Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · No credentials fully online
46$91,928Suppressed for privacy
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
CIP 51.02 · No credentials fully online
17Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science
CIP 11.07 · No credentials fully online
118Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Educational Administration and Supervision
CIP 13.04 · All credentials fully online
18$68,411Suppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Fields
CIP 15.15 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
English Language and Literature, General
CIP 23.01 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Resources Management and Services
CIP 52.10 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · All credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Administration
CIP 44.04 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
CIP 51.23 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
CIP 13.11 · No credentials fully online
28$48,996Suppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graduate certificate (9)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Educational Administration and Supervision
CIP 13.04 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
CIP 51.32 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
CIP 16.01 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
CIP 09.09 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Statistics
CIP 27.05 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 151102, OPEID 001828. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.