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General Education at Purdue University Northwest

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 general education graduations were recorded at Purdue University Northwest.

Online Class Availability at Purdue University Northwest

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s General Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#45 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#393 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’s General Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,876
2 years	$43,426

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).

General Education Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 14 master’s general education degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest

This General Education program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	17

Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates

Those who complete General Education program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.