Associate's Degree
Biology, General at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, Indiana · See Biology, General nationally
Poor return
$-8,943 over 10 years
For graduates of Biology, General at Purdue University Northwest.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Professional | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Biology, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $46,164 | $23,120 | -43% | Poor return |
Biology, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $84,662 | $12,500 | +3,669% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $78,147 | $13,382 | +2,567% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $72,673 | $14,000 | +2,347% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $66,917 | $14,983 | +1,764% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | Associate's | $79,403 | $15,000 | +1,664% | Strong return |
| 6 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | Associate's | $84,852 | — | +1,603% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | Associate's | $103,618 | $20,500 | +1,445% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $66,170 | $15,000 | +1,302% | Strong return |
| 9 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $68,849 | $16,125 | +1,300% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $59,736 | — | +1,204% | Strong return |
Other majors at Purdue University Northwest
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $89,239 | $22,352 | +2,079% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $90,673 | $25,147 | +2,042% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $84,328 | $17,908 | +2,005% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $122,242 | $41,226 | +1,864% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $71,650 | $20,750 | +1,252% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $68,859 | $22,875 | +1,064% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $61,921 | $26,850 | +671% | Strong return |
| History | Associate's | $53,040 | — | +561% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.