Computer Software and Media Applications at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 181 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in computer software and media applications earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 54 colleges reporting computer software and media applications 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $162,114 | $170,930 | #1 | $98,117 |
| 2 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $131,198 | $124,345 | #2 | $95,292 |
| 3 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $122,375 | $112,559 | #3 | $81,885 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $115,839 | $105,406 | #4 | $103,071 |
| 5 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $98,816 | $87,018 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Park University Parkville, MO | $98,256 | $105,351 | #5 | — |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $96,616 | $94,925 | #7 | $54,859 |
| 8 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $95,430 | $84,036 | #10 | $86,193 |
| 9 | Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL | $92,070 | $97,997 | #6 | $61,197 |
| 10 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $88,096 | $83,849 | #12 | $69,052 |
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| 26 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $60,524 | $59,610 | #29 | $36,893 |
| 27 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $60,310 | $61,336 | #27 | $41,394 |
| 28 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $59,769 | $60,768 | #28 | $35,991 |
| 29 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $59,766 | $64,118 | #22 | $38,234 |
| 30 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $58,655 | $61,845 | #25 | $41,784 |
| 31 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $57,772 | $53,214 | #32 | $40,882 |
| 32 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $52,596 | $58,321 | #30 | $34,166 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,234 one year after graduating and $59,766 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for computer software and media applications ($58,894), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,101.
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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.