Information Technology at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Information Technology, take a look at what Purdue University Global. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,973 information technology graduations were recorded at Purdue University Global.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Global
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Purdue University Global
Those who finish Purdue University Global’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,174 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Information Technology graduates from Purdue University Global stands at $39,052.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Purdue University Global are 25% women (503) and 75% men (1,470).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 398 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 21% were women (85) and 79% were men (313).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 190 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 70 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 25 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower than the national average of 49%.*
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 338 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 22% were women (75) and 78% were men (263).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 191 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 19 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Minority students account for 37% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower than the national average of 39%.*
Information Technology Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 96 master’s information technology degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 26% were women (25) and 74% were men (71).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Purdue University Global
This Information Technology program at Purdue University Global offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| System, Networking & LAN/WAN | 43 |
| Computer & IS Security | 1,525 |
| IT Project Management | 2 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 403 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| 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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