# Purdue University Northwest: Behavioral Sciences (bachelor's)

Hammond, IN. IPEDS 490805, CIP 30.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-northwest/majors/behavioral-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,340
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,956 (U.S. median for this major: $47,914 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,012 (U.S. median $26,865)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,958

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,956 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,432 | $6,387 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $2,428 | $10,829 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $7,026 | $31,336 | 12.9 years |
| 75-110k | $12,452 | $55,536 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $13,645 | $60,857 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Behavioral Sciences at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Northwest | $37,956 | $16,012 | $6,079 | 43% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $73,940 IN, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $64,890 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $57,020 IN, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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