All PNW majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $49,993 | $69,186 | $25,099 |
| Human Resources | $47,640 | $67,466 | $26,486 |
| Finance | $53,062 | $65,912 | $23,078 |
| Marketing | $41,942 | $63,333 | $25,437 |
| Business Administration | $44,971 | $57,191 | $28,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | $39,017 | — | $29,169 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,917 | $96,206 | $26,471 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,632 | $91,229 | $25,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $65,059 | $85,242 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,339 | $84,514 | $28,250 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $75,675 | $84,288 | $25,625 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $66,798 | $82,075 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $68,284 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,295 | $51,349 | $29,517 |
| English | $31,171 | $34,560 | $26,279 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $33,155 | $48,094 | $24,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $68,485 | $88,158 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,699 | $75,365 | $18,700 |
| Software and Media Applications | $21,532 | $29,630 | $17,750 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,691 | $88,935 | $24,552 |
| Health Sciences | $33,944 | $46,277 | $26,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,071 | $49,224 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $25,541 | $49,326 | $28,000 |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former PNW students earn a median $48,318 ten years after starting college, more than 34% of Indiana colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
PNW majors questions
How many majors does PNW offer?
Purdue University Northwest offers 48 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at PNW?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Purdue University Northwest earn a median $96,206 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,471.
Which PNW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Software and Media Applications graduates earn the least: a median $29,630 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 Northwest overview