Purdue University Fort Wayne— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,872
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 8% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 17 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 19% | $4,523 |
| 1999 | — | — | 19% | $3,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22% | $3,175 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23% | $3,967 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22% | $4,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21% | $5,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25% | $5,250 |
| 2008 | $37,100 | — | 26% | $5,057 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,500 | $14,299 | 26% | $6,848 |
| 2011 | — | $13,203 | 25% | $7,617 |
| 2012 | $35,900 | $14,534 | 27% | $8,250 |
| 2013 | $35,200 | $14,147 | 24% | $10,000 |
| 2014 | $35,200 | $14,337 | 26% | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $36,500 | $13,638 | 26% | $13,000 |
| 2016 | — | $14,961 | 25% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $12,227 | 22% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $12,464 | 32% | $12,019 |
| 2019 | — | $11,404 | 39% | $11,982 |
| 2020 | — | $10,912 | 40% | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $45,872 | $11,629 | 40% | $10,556 |
| 2022 | — | $11,303 | 38% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,347 | 36% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,513 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,171 | 36% | — |