Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Purdue University Fort Wayne vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 25 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 101K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $101,396★ | — | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineering.Small sample | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | — | $81,259 | — | 26 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Small sample | — | $73,576 | — | 13 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Small sample | — | $72,564 | — | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $69,013 | — | 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | — | $67,236 | — | 22 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $54,254 | — | 8 |
| Civil Engineering.Small sample | — | $50,856 | — | 7 |
Business/Commerce, General. leads business & economics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $63,627★ | — | 131 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $60,816 | — | 44 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management.Small sample | — | $44,909 | — | 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. leads health with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $47,614 | — | 26 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $50,366★ | — | 50 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $43,893 | — | 17 |
Public Administration. leads social sciences & policy with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | — | $53,257★ | — | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | — | $44,533 | — | 61 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $46,619 | — | 31 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. leads humanities & arts with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $44,299★ | — | 75 |
| Design and Applied Arts.Small sample | — | $44,227 | — | 11 |
| Music.Small sample | — | $38,682 | — | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $38,113 | — | 24 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $37,718 | — | 18 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Small sample | — | $46,723★ | — | 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $45,525 | — | 108 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
