by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’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 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 33 of 644 |
| 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 conferred 119 master’s degrees in computer science.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. About 79% 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 master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 94 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 40 doctoral degrees in computer science.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. About 80% 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 doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 532 |