by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Purdue Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #11 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #138 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,485 a year. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
Learn more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue Northwest does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 34 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 16 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 8 |
| Information Technology | 2 |