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 Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer software.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Computer Software & Applications Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #62 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Computer Software majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,532 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,082 for all computer software students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue Northwest was $493 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Software & Applications from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% 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, 53% 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 computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Purdue Northwest computer software bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer software from Purdue Northwest in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 34 |
| Computer Science | 31 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 8 |
| Information Technology | 2 |