by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #33 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 33 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Indiana | 1 of 17 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 77 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 532 |
| Master’s | 119 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 532 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $116,601 a year. This is above $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, computer science students accumulate a median of $19,375 in student loans. This is lower 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, 79% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Asian. About 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 38 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 119 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 40 |
