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Purdue University Fort Wayne

IN · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$20K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies$23K$65K$92KBBUY
Construction Engineering Technology$23K$65K$92KBBUY
Business/Commerce$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
History$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$25K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$23K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$23K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Human Services$23K$42K$57KCCAUTION
Public Administration$23K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Purdue University Fort Wayne earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Purdue University Fort Wayne has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Purdue University Fort Wayne. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).