Information Technology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 316 information technology graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 382 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 435 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 382 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 33% women (103) and 67% men (213).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 100 bachelor’s information technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 19% were women (19) and 81% were men (81).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 22 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 48%.*
Information Technology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 48 master’s information technology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 44% were women (21) and 56% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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.