Computer and Information Sciences at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in computer and information sciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest 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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| 344 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $75,596 | $76,041 | #341 | $51,167 |
| 345 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $75,513 | $81,012 | #301 | $43,500 |
| 346 | King University Bristol, TN | $75,435 | $82,405 | #284 | $49,926 |
| 347 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $75,365 | $80,853 | #303 | $61,699 |
| 348 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $75,310 | $77,961 | #324 | $62,074 |
| 349 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $75,295 | $80,732 | #304 | — |
| 350 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $75,271 | $76,529 | #337 | $49,445 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,699 one year after graduating and $75,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #347 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,153.
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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.