General Education at Purdue University Northwest
If you are interested in studying General Education, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 general education degrees were granted at Purdue University Northwest.
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Studying Online at Purdue University Northwest
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University Northwest’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 397 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #393 of 406 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
General Education Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 14 master’s general education graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Education program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.