Purdue University Fort Wayne: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Purdue University Fort Wayne at a glance

• 5,484

  students enrolled

• 1,516

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,171

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,049 in state, $21,015 out of state

• $42,873

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,872

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Purdue University Fort Wayne

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Allen County, where the college is.

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• 279

  open professional jobs

• 25

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Allen County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $68,839

  median household income

  Allen County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (19 open), sales (14 open), operations (42 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (8 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: BAE Systems (33), RTX (25), L3HARRIS Technologies (24), Sweetwater (19), Community Health Systems (12), Holder Construction (10), Steel Dynamics (9), Harris Health Strategic Fund (8).

What they hire for: Engineering (121), Operations (42), Finance (19), Sales (14), Clinical (10), Marketing (10). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeast Indiana Works.

• WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Allen CountyFort Wayne · 260-745-3555 · Mon-Wed & Fri 8am-4:30pm; Thur 10am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Purdue University Fort Wayne enrolls about 5,484 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awards about 1,516 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,873 six years after entry and $45,872 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Purdue University Fort Wayne awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Purdue University Fort Wayne?

279 open professional jobs are listed in Allen County, 25 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.