Health Sciences & Services at Purdue University Northwest
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Northwest’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 478 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Purdue University Northwest
Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’s Health Sciences & Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,986 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Purdue University Northwest is $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 76% women (19) and 24% men (6).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 25 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest
The Health Sciences & Services program at Purdue University Northwest includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.