Top Ranked Programs
Purdue University Fort Wayne's program mix is anchored in applied business and technical fields, reflecting its identity as a regional public university serving the Fort Wayne workforce. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 131 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, General Studies, Research Psychology, and Biology, General. Business represents 19% of degrees, with Education at 12% and Engineering at 6%, creating a portfolio oriented toward direct workforce entry and employer alignment in the region. The highest-earning programs cluster in applied technical and business fields. Computer Science graduates earn median earnings of $101,396 four years after enrollment with 39 graduates, while Business/Commerce, General delivers $63,627 with 131 graduates and Business Administration reaches $60,816 with 44 graduates. Public Administration and Biology, General round out the earnings leaders with $53,257 and $50,366 respectively, demonstrating consistent strength across applied professional fields. These programs reflect high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the regional and national labor market directly in fields like business, engineering, and applied technology. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Purdue University Fort Wayne's dominant program families align with workforce demand in Indiana and the broader Midwest.