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 Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer software.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #62 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest is $29,193. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,512 for all computer software students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest, computer software students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all computer software bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,832.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Purdue University Northwest.
The computer software program at Purdue Northwest awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Software & Applications from Purdue Northwest in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 49 |
| Computer Information Systems | 42 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 10 |
