General Computer & Information Sciences at Purdue University Global
What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if Purdue University Global is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and approximately 43,927 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Purdue University Global General Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Purdue University Global
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Purdue University Global does offer online courses in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Purdue University Global General Computer & Information Sciences Rankings
Computer and Information Sciences Student Demographics at Purdue University Global
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Purdue University Global.
Purdue University Global General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program
In the computer and information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master's in computer and information sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
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Careers That Computer and Information Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University Global.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | 9,760 | $79,750 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 6,710 | $75,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,860 | $124,490 |
| Computer Network Architects | 3,620 | $88,210 |
| Computer Workers | 2,610 | $79,310 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.