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By the OnlineU team | Updated 1/19/2023

Purdue Global is the online branch of the Purdue University system. It's a public online university with just over 66,000 students enrolled in the 2020-21 school year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. It's also popular for adult learners over 25 years old and for students who want to attend part time. Purdue offers 38 online bachelor's degrees in fields such as fire science, communications, and early childhood education. The most popular online bachelor's degrees at Purdue Global are in medical administration, business, and healthcare.

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Salary Score for Online Degrees at Purdue Global

Certificate Degrees

Human Services, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $20,805

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $46,615

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Legal Support Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $27,660

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Human Services, General Not Reported $20,805 A-
Criminal Justice and Corrections Not Reported $46,615 B+
Legal Support Services Not Reported $27,660 N/A

Associate Degrees

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $45,479

Salary Score:  A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $44,900

Salary Score:  A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $37,649

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Criminology

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $34,404

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Accounting and Related Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $40,125

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $38,437

Salary Score:  B

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Business/Commerce, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $34,035

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Fire Protection

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $69,655

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Legal Support Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $29,532

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Human Services, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $23,214

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Criminal Justice and Corrections Not Reported $45,479 A
Computer and Information Sciences, General Not Reported $44,900 A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Not Reported $37,649 A-
Criminology Not Reported $34,404 A-
Accounting and Related Services Not Reported $40,125 A-
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Not Reported $38,437 B
Business/Commerce, General Not Reported $34,035 B-
Fire Protection Not Reported $69,655 N/A
Legal Support Services Not Reported $29,532 N/A
Human Services, General Not Reported $23,214 N/A

Bachelor's Degrees

Communication and Media Studies

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $62,724

Salary Score:  A+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $41,677

Salary Score:  A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $52,459

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $43,842

Salary Score:  A-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $47,921

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Fire Protection

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $85,428

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $65,422

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Legal Support Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $39,966

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Finance and Financial Management Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $51,603

Salary Score:  B+

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $35,507

Salary Score:  B

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $70,116

Salary Score:  B

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $43,934

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Psychology, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $31,863

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $32,359

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Human Services, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $34,020

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $40,141

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Human Resources Management and Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $47,515

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $53,797

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $38,319

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $34,182

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Accounting and Related Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $45,718

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Educational Administration and Supervision

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $30,261

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $23,699

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Communication and Media Studies Not Reported $62,724 A+
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Not Reported $41,677 A
Business Administration, Management and Operations Not Reported $52,459 A-
Criminal Justice and Corrections Not Reported $43,842 A-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not Reported $47,921 B+
Fire Protection Not Reported $85,428 B+
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Not Reported $65,422 B+
Legal Support Services Not Reported $39,966 B+
Finance and Financial Management Services Not Reported $51,603 B+
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Not Reported $35,507 B
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Not Reported $70,116 B
Health and Medical Administrative Services Not Reported $43,934 B-
Psychology, General Not Reported $31,863 B-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Not Reported $32,359 B-
Human Services, General Not Reported $34,020 B-
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Not Reported $40,141 B-
Human Resources Management and Services Not Reported $47,515 N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General Not Reported $53,797 N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Not Reported $38,319 N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Not Reported $34,182 N/A
Accounting and Related Services Not Reported $45,718 N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision Not Reported $30,261 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Not Reported $23,699 N/A

Master's Degrees

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $99,505

Salary Score:  B

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $82,239

Salary Score:  B-

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Psychology, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $43,483

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $44,593

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Public Administration

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $50,724

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Human Services, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $40,127

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $53,738

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Public Health

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $48,508

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $52,910

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $41,804

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $55,258

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $65,667

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Accounting and Related Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $54,554

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $38,491

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Finance and Financial Management Services

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $55,819

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $59,451

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Educational Administration and Supervision

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $42,887

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Not Reported $99,505 B
Bioethics/Medical Ethics Not Reported $82,239 B-
Psychology, General Not Reported $43,483 N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Not Reported $44,593 N/A
Public Administration Not Reported $50,724 N/A
Human Services, General Not Reported $40,127 N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design Not Reported $53,738 N/A
Public Health Not Reported $48,508 N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services Not Reported $52,910 N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections Not Reported $41,804 N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations Not Reported $55,258 N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General Not Reported $65,667 N/A
Accounting and Related Services Not Reported $54,554 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Not Reported $38,491 N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services Not Reported $55,819 N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Not Reported $59,451 N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision Not Reported $42,887 N/A

Doctoral Degrees

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Median Debt:  Not Reported

Median Salary:  $111,448

Salary Score:  N/A

Change from Previous Year:  Not Reported

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Not Reported $111,448 N/A

FAQs About Purdue Global

Is Purdue Global Legitimate?

Yes, Purdue Global is a legitimate online college. Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation is one of the best ways to make sure colleges like Purdue Global are legitimate. Schools without accreditation might be diploma mills, or schools that take students' money and award degrees or certificates without providing a quality education or requiring much classwork.

Some diploma mills may say they have accreditation, but the "accrediting agency" they list may not be approved by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Every school on OnlineU is accredited and regularly reviewed by an approved agency to make sure they continue to meet academic standards.

What Is Purdue Global Known For?

Purdue Global is known for being one of the colleges with the most adult learners. It is set up to serve working adults, so online classes are taken at students' own pace. Many who enroll online at Purdue Global are first-generation students, parents, or both. Purdue Global also offers benefits, like a three-week free trial so students can test out online learning before they commit, or the option to apply military training toward college credit.

Federal data from College Scorecard shows the most popular degrees at Purdue Global are associate and bachelor's degrees in health and medical administration, allied health services, and business.

What Are the Career Outcomes and Top Employers for Purdue Global?

Purdue Global reports that the top industries for graduates include business, information technology, psychology, and education. Their data also indicates that 91% of students are employed, volunteering, or continuing their education within 18 months of finishing their degree.

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that Purdue Global graduates earn a median annual salary of $44,432 in their first year out of college. The university has a Salary Score of 58.59, meaning bachelor's alumni tend to earn more compared to graduates of other online schools.

How Difficult Is It To Get Into Purdue Global?

Purdue Global has a 100% acceptance rate, so every student who applies gets in. That makes Purdue Global a great option for students who might not have the grades to get into a more selective school. The university has a lower graduation rate of 30%, which is likely due — at least in part — to its accessible admissions rate.

What Are the Admission Requirements for Purdue Global?

To apply and be accepted to Purdue Global, students must be a high school senior on track to graduate or have a high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent. Students also need to be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Specific programs may have additional requirements.

The application process for Purdue Global is very straightforward and should only take about 20 minutes. First, students will need to create an account and profile. After that, students answer some basic questions, add in information about their previous education experiences, select the program they want to apply for, and review options for how to pay for school.

Students can start the application and finish it later, and there is a live chat option if they need help. Once submitted, an admissions advisor will get in touch to go over next steps.

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