Purdue University Global-Des Moines

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,356
    12.9% growth from 2017
    2018 Average Net Price
    $17,454
    After Financial Aid
    2018 Enrolled Students
    760
    41.8% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    29.5%
    13 Graduates

    About

    Purdue University Global-Des Moines is a higher education institution located in Polk County, IA. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Purdue University Global-Des Moines were Registered Nursing (89 degrees awarded), General Business (17 degrees), and Criminology (10 degrees).

    In 2018, 296 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Global-Des Moines. 82.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (188 degrees), 8.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is $13,356, which is $2,761 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is $13,356.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,454.

    In 2018, 76% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Global-Des Moines received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,356
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global-Des Moines was $13,356.

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    Average Net Price

    $17,454
    2018 Value
    20.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2018 Purdue University Global-Des Moines had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,454. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Purdue University Global-Des Moines grew by 20.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $4,960
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Global-Des Moines was of $4,960 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 0.813% between 2017 and 2018.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    76%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    76% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Global-Des Moines received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 4.11% with respect to 2017, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Purdue University Global-Des Moines had a total enrollment of 760 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is 318 students and the part-time enrollment is 442. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global-Des Moines, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 5% Black or African American, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.71% Asian, 1.05% Two or More Races, and 0.395% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Des Moines in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by White Male (7.98%) and Black or African American Female (6.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.7%), followed by White Male (6.42%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.67%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    41.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Purdue University Global-Des Moines in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 760 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is 318 and the part-time enrollment is 442. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      342 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      38 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      28 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is 45% White, 5% Black or African American, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.71% Asian, 1.05% Two or More Races, and 0.395% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 190 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Global-Des Moines. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 8.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is Registered Nursing (89 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (17 degrees) and Criminology (10 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Global-Des Moines, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees awarded), Health (167 degrees), and Protective Services (16 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are Registered nurses (1,597,984 people), Accountants & auditors (1,035,234 people), Other managers (855,969 people), Financial managers (543,520 people), and Chief executives & legislators (430,174 people).

    The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines in 2018 are Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees awarded), Health (167 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), Business (63 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

    The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees awarded), Health (167 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), Business (63 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,995,841 people), Elementary & secondary schools (862,141 people), Computer Systems Design (611,066 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (538,894 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,702 people).

    The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees awarded), Health (167 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), Business (63 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Purdue University Global-Des Moines.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Medical Insurance Specialist
      8 degrees awarded
    2. General Human Services
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Purdue University Global-Des Moines was Medical Insurance Specialist with 8 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    53
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    243
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global-Des Moines, which is 0.218 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (243).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global-Des Moines in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global-Des Moines in Registered Nursing, which is 18.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    50%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 50% of students graduating from Purdue University Global-Des Moines completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      188 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 8.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    20.6% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      254 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      198 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      196 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Global-Des Moines is white female (254 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (198 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2018, Purdue University Global-Des Moines had a total salary expenditure of 6.62M. Purdue University Global-Des Moines employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are Female No academic rank (4), and Male No academic rank (0).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Des Moines are: Management, with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.04M
    2018 Salaries
    16%
    decline from 2017

    In 2018, Purdue University Global-Des Moines paid a median of $3.04M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($6.62M) and a 16% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.86% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 4.04% growth between 2015 and 2016.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $217k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2018, Purdue University Global-Des Moines paid a total of $217k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.13% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global-Des Moines were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

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