Purdue University Global

What are the graduation rates for students at Purdue University Global?

Purdue Global's reported overall graduation rate for the 2024-25 IPEDS reporting period is 50%. Reported four-year and six-year graduation figures are each 33%, while the reported student retention rate is 57%. These measures describe defined reporting groups; they are not a prediction of any individual student's outcome.

Federal graduation-rate measures commonly emphasize first-time, full-time entrants. That is an important limitation at Purdue Global, where many learners arrive with previous college credit and only a small number of entrants are full-time, degree-seeking freshmen. Transfer students, part-time students and people who change their enrollment pattern may have different experiences that these headline rates do not fully capture.

The rates also have different time windows and should not be added together. A prospective student can obtain a more relevant picture by asking for completion, persistence and typical time-to-degree information for the specific program and enrollment format under consideration.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Purdue University Global?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings about one year after completion for graduates with federally aided records that could be matched to earnings information. They describe observed groups, not a salary a new student should expect.

Among Purdue Global fields with reported figures, the one-year median is approximately $68,216 for registered nursing, $51,063 for computer and information sciences, and $47,866 for business administration. Reported figures also include about $41,882 for criminal justice and $37,834 for legal support services. These are field-of-study categories: a figure should not be treated as the outcome for every credential, job or graduate within that field.

Prior work experience, location, occupation, degree level and further education can all affect earnings. The measure also excludes graduates whose earnings could not be matched under the Scorecard methodology. Applicants weighing tuition against potential income should compare the exact credential's costs, licensing requirements and longer-term outcomes, rather than relying on a single early-career number.