Computer & Information Sciences at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global is in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Global
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Purdue University Global
Graduates of Purdue University Global’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,288 |
| 2 years | $55,464 |
| 3 years | $51,434 |
| 4 years | $69,667 |
| 5 years | $68,988 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Purdue University Global earn a median of $69,667, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Purdue University Global stands at $46,672.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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