Engineering Technologies at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.
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Studying Online at Purdue University Northwest
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #87 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #320 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #471 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Purdue University Northwest
Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,840 |
| 2 years | $58,870 |
| 3 years | $65,341 |
| 4 years | $67,622 |
| 5 years | $77,266 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Purdue University Northwest take home a median $67,622, compared with $63,767 for all Purdue University Northwest graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Purdue University Northwest stands at $25,312.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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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