All IPFW majors by area
- Engineering · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $64,534 | $85,075 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $65,385 | $81,259 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $58,954 | $72,564 | $22,590 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $67,236 | — | $17,550 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,564 | $44,299 | $24,106 |
| English | $24,853 | $38,113 | $17,888 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $50,366 | $24,696 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $43,893 | — | $21,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $46,950 | $63,627 | $22,764 |
| Business Administration | $42,902 | $60,816 | $24,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,013 | $44,909 | $24,772 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,046 | $74,918 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $51,836 | $70,428 | $26,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $51,095 | $57,814 | $25,082 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $47,614 | $24,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $34,603 | $42,133 | $22,809 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,517 | $44,227 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | $38,682 | — |
| Studio Art | $27,775 | $37,718 | $26,873 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $61,354 | $101,396 | $24,375 |
| Information Technology | $50,248 | $73,576 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $69,013 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,576 | $46,723 | $30,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,090 | $45,525 | $25,834 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,712 | $46,619 | $25,289 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former IPFW students earn a median $45,872 ten years after starting college, more than 17% of Indiana colleges we cover. 36% graduate within six years.
IPFW majors questions
How many majors does IPFW offer?
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at IPFW?
Computer Science graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median $101,396 four years after graduating, the highest of the 27 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,375.
Which IPFW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $37,718 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Purdue University Fort Wayne overview