Purdue University Global

Purdue University Global is a public four-year institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana, operating primarily in an online format in a small city setting. The university enrolls 68,297 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.33 out of 100. The completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023).

Purdue University Global offers a wide range of programs across healthcare, technology, and business. Health programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate and two-to-four-year certificate levels, Nursing Administration, Geriatric Nurse/Nursing, Family Practice nursing, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Technology programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Cloud Computing, Computer Support Specialist, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. An Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew associate program is also offered.

As a primarily online institution affiliated with Purdue University, Purdue University Global draws students from across the United States, providing flexible credential pathways in healthcare, IT, and professional fields for working adults and non-traditional learners.