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West Lafayette, IN · Public

Purdue University Global

About this college

Purdue University Global is a public institution in West Lafayette, IN. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $7,770 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

Fire Protection.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $68,511
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $80,826
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $20,252
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,005
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $66,234
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $23,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $51,510
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.6× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $40,787
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $43,411
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,000
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $37,166
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $26,755
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,930
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $4,156
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Business/Commerce, General.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,634
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $42,162
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $21,687
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,435
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $46,576
Est. total cost $15,540 Net price × program length
Median debt $28,681
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$9,806
$30,001–$48,000$1,665
$48,001–$75,000N/A
$75,001–$110,000N/A
$110,001+N/A

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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