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Bachelor's+71% vs national median49 grads tracked

Mathematics and Computer Science at Purdue University

Ranked 1st of 8 bachelor's programs in Mathematics and Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$87,772
middle 50%: $72,014 – $138,470
Median · 5 years out
$162,085
middle 50%: $111,756 – $268,779
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics and Computer Science (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Purdue University's bachelor's program in Mathematics and Computer Science earn a median $87,772 one year after graduating, rising to $162,085 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 71% above the national median of $94,799 for this field, ranking 1st of 8 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
3.2 yrs
≈ $3,464 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$159,201 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$99,994 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$94,799 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$88,374 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$87,351 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 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
Engineering (Master's)
$118,628 · 5 yrs out

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