Purdue Global: Purdue’s Online University for Working Adults

Learners at Purdue Global have work and life experiences beyond the classroom 

Built specifically for working adults who want a degree they’re proud of and employers respect, Purdue Global offers more than 175 online programs including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates.  

See the stories of people who strive for more and how they’ve found more — more recognition, more support, more opportunities. It isn’t just about going back to school. It’s about coming back stronger and more prepared than ever.

Kayli Peterson

Kayli Peterson is driven to succeed

To NASCAR driver Kayli Peterson, comebacks aren’t unfamiliar. Falling back and getting back on top is all part of success.

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Purdue Global, PPHS carry on tradition that dates back to Purdue’s founding

Nearly 45 years after she attended her first class on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, Cynthia Walker Middleton finished what she started by completing an online degree in business administration through Purdue Global. Justin Marvin enrolled at Purdue Global with the hope that a college degree would strengthen his chances of someday achieving a high-level leadership position in fire and emergency management …

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Lauren Castrinos Bradford

Top 10 reasons why Purdue Global has the best online degree program for you 

Discover what makes Purdue Global stand out from other online higher education options

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