# Purdue University Northwest: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Hammond, IN. IPEDS 490805, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-northwest/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,699
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,365 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,700 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in IN: 8 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (12 colleges, $77,420): -$2,055
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,333

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,365 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 | $1,432 | $6,387 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,428 | $10,829 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,026 | $31,336 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,452 | $55,536 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $13,645 | $60,857 | 1.5 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $142,970 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $99,896 | $19,985 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $98,539 | $19,500 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Ball State University | $79,620 | $23,512 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Trine University | $78,520 | not reported | $25,355 | 64% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $77,983 | $25,780 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $75,513 | not reported | $3,968 | 46% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $75,365 | $18,700 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $69,013 | not reported | $13,171 | 36% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $68,782 | not reported | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana State University | $61,424 | $23,196 | $10,873 | 43% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $134,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-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 $173,760 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $142,040 IN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $103,490 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $98,810 IN, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% 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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