Why Choose PNW for Graduate Studies
Join the 800+ graduate students at Purdue University Northwest who are advancing their goals and careers with diverse, high-quality programs.
As a doctoral-granting institution, PNW offers three doctoral programs (Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Technology, Doctor of Psychology), and a range of master’s programs and graduate-level certificates. We serve full-time residential graduate students, even as many of our graduate programs are offered on a schedule convenient for working adults.
Our graduate student body is incredibly diverse, welcoming students from Northwest Indiana and across the globe. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or open doors to new opportunities, PNW is here to support your success!
Students accepted into these programs will be rigorously challenged, distinguished by their credentials upon graduation and be well-qualified to deliver impactful change needed in our metropolitan region.
Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford
High-Quality Education for the Real World
PNW is consistently recognized as a top regional university in the Midwest and ranked 36 among public institutions by US News and World Report. Among regional Midwest universities, PNW is also a top performer in social mobility, a category measuring how well a university graduates Pell Grant recipients and first-generation college students.
Read About PNW’s US News & World Report Ranking
Meet Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago, PNW is recognized as the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana, a First Scholars institution and an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.
Our two campuses serve approximately 8,700 undergraduate and graduate students, with a core enrollment—students attending classes on PNW campuses—of 6,049 students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth and celebrate diversity. Students from 30 states and 50 countries currently attend PNW, taking what they learn here and applying it all around the world.
The university's flexible academic structure and friendly faculty create a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
PNW At A Glance
Dedicated Faculty
PNW offers small graduate classes with lots of interaction with dedicated faculty. Outstanding teachers and scholars are honored annually.
Impactful Research
PNW is involved in a wide range of applied research. PNW researchers are playing major roles in the advancement of the $1 billion Midwest Hydrogen Hub, the Quantum Corridor and steel decarbonization.
Affordability
PNW offers a high-quality education at a manageable cost.
Graduate students pay a per-credit cost for their programs, so the cost of tuition and fees varies by the length of the program.
Resources for Graduate Students
Whether it’s choosing the right classes for your major or getting support from our counseling center, PNW student resources can help you thrive.