Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global offers online, career-focused education designed for working adults, with programs emphasizing practical skills and flexible scheduling options. The school provides various certificate and degree programs in fields like nursing, fire protection, criminal justice, and information technology, including micro-credentials in areas such as AWS Cloud Technologies and Secure Software Development. Their approach often includes hands-on training and competency-based education, allowing students to apply learned concepts directly to their workplaces. Career services are integrated into programs, offering personalized support and connections with employers through events like online spotlights and a 24/7 CareerNetwork platform.
Programs Analyzed
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Purdue University Global
13 trade programs at Purdue University Global, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
80 | $59,658/yr | — |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
73 | $66,332/yr | $23,000 |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
73 | $51,510/yr | — |
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Fire Protection
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68 | $70,749/yr | $20,252 |
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Business
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66 | $37,929/yr | $21,687 |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
65 | $45,475/yr | $26,755 |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
61 | $38,751/yr | $28,681 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
61 | $30,168/yr | $12,920 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in IN → |
57 | $31,962/yr | $19,000 |
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Criminology
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47 | $36,766/yr | $21,000 |
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Health Sciences
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45 | $38,804/yr | $4,156 |
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Legal Support Services
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42 | $35,086/yr | $21,798 |
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Human Services
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37 | $20,566/yr | $12,635 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 13 trade and vocational programs at Purdue University Global using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.