Computer and Information Sciences at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 240 graduates a year
Purdue University Global graduates in computer and information sciences earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Global Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 327 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $77,097 | $78,408 | #321 | $54,561 |
| 328 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $77,087 | $89,234 | #214 | $40,583 |
| 329 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $76,980 | $78,266 | #322 | $54,157 |
| 330 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $76,857 | $82,453 | #283 | $61,977 |
| 331 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $76,778 | $67,387 | #399 | $41,788 |
| 332 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $76,778 | $67,387 | #400 | $41,788 |
| 333 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $76,555 | $77,834 | #327 | $55,172 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Purdue University Global
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $55,953 | — |
| Master's Degree | $84,133 | $84,248 | $50,837 |
Other Majors at Purdue University Global by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,977 one year after graduating and $76,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Global rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Purdue University Global ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,101.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.