Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Purdue University Global ranks among other schools offering degrees in information technology.
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Purdue University Global is in the top 10% of the country for information technology. In particular, it placed #403 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best Value Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best Value Information Technology Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Information Technology Associate Degree Schools in Indiana | 7 |
| Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 7 |
| Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 7 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in Indiana | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 338 bachelor’s degrees in information technology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Global, information technology students accumulate a median of $39,052 in student loans. This is higher than $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
Find out more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of information technology associate’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of information technology associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Among recent graduates, 78% of information technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of information technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 191 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 41 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of information technology master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of information technology master’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information technology majors at Purdue University Global.
This information technology program at Purdue University Global includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1,525 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 403 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 43 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 2 |
Purdue University Global granted 1,525 degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance recently — 26% to women and 74% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Purdue University Global awarded 403 completions in computer support specialist recently — 22% to women and 78% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Purdue University Global conferred 43 degrees in system, networking, and lan/wan management/manager in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Purdue University Global granted 2 degrees in information technology project management in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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