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Computer Software Applications at Purdue University Northwest

If you plan to study Computer Software Applications, you may want to check out 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 located in Hammond, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 computer software applications degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest.

Online & Distance Learning 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 Software Applications Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s Computer Software Applications program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Computer Software Applications Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’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	$29,193

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Software Applications graduates from Purdue University Northwest stands at $17,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Software Applications graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Software Applications graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 12% women (1) and 88% men (7).

Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 8 bachelor’s computer software applications degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Software Applications bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*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 Northwest

The Computer Software Applications program at Purdue University Northwest includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer Graphics	8

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Software Applications Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Software Applications program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Software Applications majors, 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.