# Purdue University Fort Wayne: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Fort Wayne, IN. IPEDS 151102, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-fort-wayne/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,354
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $101,396 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,375 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in IN: 7 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (13 colleges, $101,396): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,239

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $101,396 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,306 | $36,629 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,703 | $38,380 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,444 | $54,878 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,430 | $81,276 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,224 | $89,188 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Science at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $146,685 | $19,375 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $123,753 | $24,500 | $42,513 | 78% |
| DePauw University | $120,076 | $26,500 | $22,264 | 75% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $114,199 | $20,417 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Taylor University | $108,812 | not reported | $24,865 | 74% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $102,250 | not reported | $7,888 | 39% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $101,396 | $24,375 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $99,574 | $27,400 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $94,380 | $25,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Valparaiso University | $94,111 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $88,158 | not reported | $6,079 | 43% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $77,100 | $24,750 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $49,084 | $22,116 | $5,130 | 37% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $101,560 Fort Wayne, IN, $105,920 IN, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $138,350 Fort Wayne, IN, $142,040 IN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $94,470 Fort Wayne, IN, $91,470 IN, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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