Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Purdue University Fort Wayne is in Fort Wayne, IN.
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Studying Online at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Of 7,206 students, 584 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,845 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Purdue University Fort Wayne
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #23 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #556 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1023 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne
Those who finish Purdue University Fort Wayne’s 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 | $39,896 |
| 2 years | $39,338 |
| 3 years | $41,434 |
| 4 years | $45,745 |
| 5 years | $53,321 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of $45,745, compared with $53,873 for all Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at $27,917.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Purdue University Fort Wayne pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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