Computer Software and Media Applications at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in computer software and media applications earn 50% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Purdue University Northwest 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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| 51 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $45,810 | $49,118 | #41 | $34,433 |
| 52 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $42,513 | $45,761 | #47 | $26,379 |
| 53 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $40,186 | $35,388 | #53 | $19,370 |
| 54 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $29,630 | $31,788 | #54 | $21,532 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,532 one year after graduating and $29,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($58,894).
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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.