by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for computer information systems, placing at #31 out of 804 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 31 of 804 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana | 2 of 14 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 82 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer information systems at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Certificate | 168 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for computer information systems at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Computer Information Systems graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $84,996 a year. This is above $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, computer information systems students accumulate a median of $19,985 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette 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-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 100 bachelor’s completions in information technology in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in artificial intelligence recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 168 certificate degrees in computer information systems.
Purdue-West Lafayette is not yet ranked for computer information systems at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of computer information systems certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems certificate degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a certificate in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 168 certificate degrees in information technology in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer Information Systems | 1 |
