Engineering-Related Fields at Purdue University Northwest
If you plan to study Engineering-Related Fields, you may want to check out 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, 74 engineering-related fields degrees were granted at Purdue University Northwest.
Featured schools near , edit
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.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Northwest’s Engineering-Related Fields program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 129 |
Earnings for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates from Purdue University Northwest
Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’s Engineering-Related Fields program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,444 |
| 2 years | $69,260 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 32% women (24) and 68% men (50).
Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Among the 11 bachelor’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 27%.*
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 55 master’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 36% were women (20) and 64% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 35 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 13% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest
This Engineering-Related Fields program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Those who complete Engineering-Related Fields program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering-Related Fields majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
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.