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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Purdue came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 476 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 469 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 70 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Purdue. This makes it the #52 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $81,749. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, compsci students borrow a median amount of $19,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Purdue is $567 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 476 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 157 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 70 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 278 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 250 |
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