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English at Purdue University Northwest

English at Purdue University Northwest

If you plan to study English, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 english degrees were granted at Purdue University Northwest.

Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of English graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.

Program-wide, English graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 68% women (19) and 32% men (9).

English Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 22 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).

Purdue University Northwest gender breakdown of English Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at Purdue University Northwest

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 35%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for English Graduates

Those who complete English program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503

References

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