Elementary Education at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Elementary Education, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 elementary education graduations were recorded at Purdue University Northwest.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Northwest
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 871 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 691 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Elementary Education graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 92% women (36) and 8% men (3).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 39 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 92% were women (36) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
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.