by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how PFW ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in compsci from PFW. This makes it the #104 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PFW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,540 a year. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PFW, compsci students borrow a median amount of $24,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 compsci majors earned their bachelor's degree from PFW. Of these graduates, 97% were men and 3% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The compsci program at PFW awarded 29 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 22 |
| Computer Information Systems | 11 |
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