Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 52.01

$37,929Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,828Median earnings 4 years after
$42,162Median earnings 5 years after
$21,687Median federal debt
230Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Purdue University Global earn a median of $37,929 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $21,687, about 57% of first-year earnings.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$49,463$24,250
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$49,463$24,250
Vincennes University
Vincennes
$40,115$9,836

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $37,929 one year after graduation and $42,162 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,687.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.