by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, coming in at #46 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 46 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 24 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 202 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 926 |
| Certificate | 168 |
| Master’s | 208 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at Purdue-West Lafayette covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 926 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $96,981 a year. This is above $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $20,203 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 76% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 252 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 364 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 177 |
| Other Races | 66 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 168 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 208 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 27 |
