by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Purdue came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 439 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 476 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Purdue. This makes it the #52 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $94,786. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Purdue is $567 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 439 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Purdue in 2022, 79% were men and 21% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Purdue compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a master's degree in compsci from Purdue. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 377 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 251 |
| Information Science | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2 |
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