Information Technology at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 information technology graduations were recorded at Purdue University Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Purdue University Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 14% women (2) and 86% men (12).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Among the 12 bachelor’s information technology graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 25% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Purdue University Northwest
The Information Technology program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at Purdue University Northwest pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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
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