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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Purdue came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 931 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 911 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 134 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #96 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 931 computer & information sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 214 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 419 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 216 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
The computer & information sciences program at Purdue awarded 117 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 532 |
| Computer Information Systems | 377 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 251 |
| Information Science | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2 |
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