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Associate+34% vs national median282 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Purdue University

Ranked 3rd of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,822
middle 50%: $25,294 – $61,986
Median · 5 years out
$79,906
middle 50%: $62,459 – $100,007
Median · 10 years out
$106,222
middle 50%: $78,843 – $138,505

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Purdue University's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $42,822 one year after graduating, rising to $106,222 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% above the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 3rd of 145 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,843 total interest

Same major at other universities

Utah Valley University
$92,587 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$85,826 · 5 yrs out
Northern Virginia Community College
$79,899 · 5 yrs out
Schenectady County Community College
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Orange County Community College
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Middlesex Community College
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Austin Community College
$74,729 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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