Computer Software Applications at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Computer Software Applications, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 190 computer software applications degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Software Applications Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Computer Software Applications program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 227 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 226 |
Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Computer Software Applications program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,435 |
| 2 years | $37,424 |
| 3 years | $41,969 |
| 4 years | $45,686 |
| 5 years | $54,013 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Software Applications graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $45,686, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer Software Applications graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $21,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Software Applications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Software Applications graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 43% women (81) and 57% men (109).
Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 149 bachelor’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 37% were women (55) and 63% were men (94).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 26 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Computer Software Applications Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 41 master’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 63% were women (26) and 37% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 35 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 2% of Computer Software Applications master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Software Applications Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
This Computer Software Applications program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics | 190 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates
Those who complete Computer Software Applications program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Software Applications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
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.