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.

Ashley sits on her luge sled in front of a backdrop made up of tall blue banners. She’s wearing a light gray official Team USA jacket.

Guild partnership with Team USA helps athlete plan for what’s next

The Guild and Team USA Learning Network is helping Ashley come back with Purdue Global.

Learn More
Chrishana and Chrishá Jackson stand next to each other, smiling and holding their degrees at graduation.

The Jackson sisters are moving forward — together 

Discover Chrishana and Chrishá’s journey earning their online master’s degrees in health care administration from Purdue Global Twin sisters Chrishana and Chrishá Jackson do everything together. They both graduated with their bachelor’s degrees in exercise science in 2021, work at

Learn More
Dustin Young wearing graduation cap and military uniform

A heroic moment in the Army led me back to school at Purdue Global.

After saving a man from a burning truck, I decided it was time to earn my bachelor’s degree from Purdue Global.

Learn More

Related Stories

Ashley sits on her luge sled in front of a backdrop made up of tall blue banners. She’s wearing a light gray official Team USA jacket.

article | Experience

Guild partnership with Team USA helps athlete plan for what’s next

The Guild and Team USA Learning Network is helping Ashley come back with Purdue Global.

Yvette Martinez is wearing a cap and gown and holding up her diploma.

article | Education

Breaking the cycle: Purdue Global gave me a new beginning

Yvette Martinez was always a protector, even as a child. That’s why she became a Marine.

Kevin sits at home on the couch, with his laptop open on the coffee table.

article | Experience

5 things that make Purdue Global a great starting point for your comeback

Recent grad Kevin Kohn explains why he recommends Purdue Global to working adults — and why he thinks you can be successful Kevin Kohn (BS psychology ’23, Purdue Global) is no stranger to setbacks and knows what it’s like to…
Sienna is in her light-filled office, seated and holding a baby on her lap.

article | Education

‘My Purdue Global degree set me on a path to the life I always wanted’

Sienna Clawson turned teen hardship into a Purdue Global success story.

Craig Dockstader with a big smile at his in-person Purdue Global graduation.

article | Experience

Why I’m a proud Purdue Global alum 

Learn about Craig’s journey to his degree and how Purdue Global helped him move forward.

Daniel Aveline on the stage holding his bachelor’s degree.

article | Education

Top 10 tips for working adults earning online degrees 

For all the working adults pursuing their online degree, we have a list of advice to help.

Continue the celebration. Purdue Global Fall Graduation

video

Purdue Global Fall 2024 Graduation

Join the celebration! Watch our fall 2024 graduation recap video to see the highlights of the Purdue Global community coming together in honor of the special day.  On Oct. 5, a record number of graduates, their families and faculty came…
Professional headshot of Christyne Baxter sitting at a table with one hand resting on her face.

article | Education

Q&A with Chamberlain Coffee’s chief sales officer

Christyne Baxter’s search for knowledge has taken her to incredible heights.

Rebecca and Caleb pose together on stage with their diplomas at their commencement ceremony.

article | Education

‘We were each other’s driving force’

How Purdue Global graduates and married couple Rebecca and Caleb Ortiz earned their degrees and a strong purpose When Rebecca (BS human services ’23, Purdue Global) and Caleb Ortiz (BS human services ’23, Purdue Global) concluded that they’d both need…
Patti Bertolino is wearing her cap and gown and holding up her diploma while laughing in triumph.

article | Education

‘Life is too short for a boring career’ 

At 50, fun-loving Patti Bertolino says Purdue Global redeemed her opportunity to earn the master’s degree she always wanted. Patti Bertolino (MS instructional design ’24, Purdue Global) is never boring. She really hates boring.  Her favorite leisure activities are all…
Rose Hollermann, wearing a Team USA jacket, is spinning a basketball on one finger and smiling.

article | Education

Guild partnership with Team USA has athlete chasing down the next dream

U.S. Paralympian Rose Hollermann is making her comeback

Black-and-white photo of a blonde woman wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, hand in pocket and smiling.

article | Experience

‘Purdue Global made my dream job possible’ 

It would have been easy for Mandy to decide her dream job was just out of reach. But she didn’t.

No stories found!