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Computer Information Systems at Purdue University Northwest

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.

Studying Online at Purdue University Northwest

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#9 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 86
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#68 of 87
Best Value	Nationwide	#241 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#561 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Students who complete Purdue University Northwest’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,738

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from Purdue University Northwest comes in at $18,700.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 8% women (2) and 92% men (24).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 26 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest

This Computer Information Systems program at Purdue University Northwest offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	26

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.