Purdue University Northwest: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Purdue University Northwest at a glance

• 5,671

  students enrolled

• 1,672

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,079

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,259 in state, $14,144 out of state

• $48,439

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,318

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Purdue University Northwest reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Purdue University Northwest

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

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• 69

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Lake County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,985

  median household income

  Lake County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (8 open), sales (7 open), operations (21 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (7), Amazon (4), American Family Insurance (3), The Methodist Hospitals (3), Carlisle Utility Contractors (2), Elwood Staffing (2), VVI Staffing Consultants (2), Albanese Confectionery (1).

What they hire for: Operations (21), Engineering (11), Finance (8), Clinical (7), Sales (7), Legal (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.

• WorkOne GaryGary · 219-981-1520 · Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• WorkOne HammondHammond · 219-933-8332 · Monday -Friday.: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Purdue University Northwest?

Purdue University Northwest enrolls about 5,671 students and is a public 4-year institution in Hammond, Indiana. It awards about 1,672 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Purdue University Northwest graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,439 six years after entry and $48,318 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Purdue University Northwest offer AI or data science degrees?

Purdue University Northwest reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Purdue University Northwest?

69 open professional jobs are listed in Lake County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR has the most openings.