by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with computer software programs.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for computer software. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 116 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 222 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Purdue. This makes it the #27 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Computer Software majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,234 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,082 for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, computer software students borrow a median amount of $45,370 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,089 for all computer software majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the computer software program at Purdue is $238 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 233 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer software from Purdue in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer software from Purdue in 2022, 67% were men and 33% 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 computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 532 |
| Computer Information Systems | 377 |
| Information Science | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.