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Computer Science bachelor's degree programs in Indiana

Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

13Programs reporting earnings

$101,396Median year-4 earnings

$24,500Median federal debt

10Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Indiana

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette · $19,375 federal debt$146,685 2Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute · $24,500 federal debt$123,753 3DePauw UniversityGreencastle · $26,500 federal debt$120,076 4Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington · $20,417 federal debt$114,199 5Taylor UniversityUpland · Debt not reported$108,812 6Indiana University-SoutheastNew Albany · Debt not reported$102,250 7Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne · $24,375 federal debt$101,396 8Indiana University-South BendSouth Bend · $27,400 federal debt$99,574 9Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · $25,000 federal debt$94,380 10Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso · $27,000 federal debt$94,111

CAREER CONTEXT IN IN

What related occupations pay in Indiana

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $142,040
Middle 50% wage range: $117,150–$175,220
State employment: 8,060
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $94,780–$214,590

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $132,830
Middle 50% wage range: $106,690–$163,430
State employment: 500
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $83,480–$172,460

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $105,920
Middle 50% wage range: $83,650–$135,630
State employment: 14,130
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $74,850–$164,650

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $102,660
Middle 50% wage range: $77,000–$134,530
State employment: 1,240
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,800–$173,770

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $101,420
Middle 50% wage range: $72,220–$128,960
State employment: 2,260
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $60,450–$163,370

15-1251Computer Programmers

State median wage: $97,000
Middle 50% wage range: $79,340–$116,010
State employment: 1,520
Projected growth: -7.3%
Annual openings: 4,400

10th–90th percentile: $67,360–$135,880

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $93,540
Middle 50% wage range: $53,190–$118,340
State employment: 3,340
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $28,180–$138,260

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $91,470
Middle 50% wage range: $72,670–$127,510
State employment: 3,580
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $58,750–$141,250

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette	$146,685	$19,375
2	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Terre Haute	$123,753	$24,500
3	DePauw University	Greencastle	$120,076	$26,500
4	Indiana University-Bloomington	Bloomington	$114,199	$20,417
5	Taylor University	Upland	$108,812	Not available
6	Indiana University-Southeast	New Albany	$102,250	Not available
7	Purdue University Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne	$101,396	$24,375
8	Indiana University-South Bend	South Bend	$99,574	$27,400
9	Indiana University-Indianapolis	Indianapolis	$94,380	$25,000
10	Valparaiso University	Valparaiso	$94,111	$27,000
11	Purdue University Northwest	Hammond	$88,158	Not available
12	University of Southern Indiana	Evansville	$77,100	$24,750
13	Indiana University-Northwest	Gary	$49,084	$22,116

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Science in Indiana

What do Computer Science bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?

Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $101,396 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,500 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Purdue University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.