Computer Science at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$116,601
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$116,601
Computer Science
National Average
$84,521
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
469
Completers (IPEDS)
689
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,136
Median Debt
0.16
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$159/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$116,601
Median Earnings
Computer Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $256,539 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $247,552 | $21,442 |
| Brown University | $218,525 | $11,500 |
| Stanford University | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $199,774 | $11,077 |
| Cornell University | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Harvey Mudd College | $183,524 | $22,949 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $178,867 | $13,750 |
| University of Chicago | $175,145 | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $164,139 | $14,500 |
Other Programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science (current) | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.