Purdue University Global: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Purdue University Global at a glance

• 30,828

  students enrolled

• 16,892

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,770

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,080 in state, $13,356 out of state

• $32,973

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,596

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  74% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

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 Global

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

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• 6

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Tippecanoe County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $58,622

  median household income

  Tippecanoe County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Sterling Products (2), Creative Financial Staffing (1), Global Medical Response (1), Human Capital Ventures (1), Republic Services (1).

What they hire for: Human Resources (3), Operations (2), Sales (1). Human Resources jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Tecumseh Area Partnership, Inc. d/b/a Region 4 Workforce Board.

• WorkOne - LafayetteLafayette · 765-474-5411 · M-F 8:00a to 4:30p

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Purdue University Global?

Purdue University Global enrolls about 30,828 students and is a public 4-year institution in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awards about 16,892 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Global?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Purdue University Global graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,973 six years after entry and $36,596 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Purdue University Global offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Purdue University Global awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Purdue University Global?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Tippecanoe County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sterling Products has the most openings.