Master of Science in Computer Science 

at Purdue University, West Lafayette

According to U.S. News & World Report, the most popular majors at Purdue University include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences, Psychology, etc. Some of the most popular majors for the 2022 graduates of Purdue University are:

• Engineering: 27%
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 11%
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 10%
• Engineering: 7%
• Health Professions and Related Programs: 6%

Purdue University is a Big Ten school that provides a ‘world-class education’. It is known all over the world and just in the state of Indiana. A few of the programs for which Purdue is known for are Engineering, Nursing, Agriculture, and Pharmacy, and Speech Pathology. As per some of the reviews, getting an education from any Big Ten school puts one at a major advantage in the career. Furthermore, the atmosphere at this university is unique too. Great academics, successful athletic programs, top-notch research, diverse student population, etc. are some of the factors that contribute to Purdue being a prestigious university. As per Shiksha Study Abroad, Purdue University received an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. Some of the Purdue University reviews are given below:

• A great Engineering university with lots of resources and opportunities
• Worth pursuing a master’s degree - a good investment for time and money
• A great place to study and propel in your career

With a 50% acceptance rate, Purdue University is quite hard to get into in master's programs. The moderate percentage shows that the university is stringent during admission and follows tough selection criteria while selecting applicants for master's programs. The university considers certain factors such as the rigor of secondary school, academic GPA, essay, extracurricular activities, and more. Students who want to join a master's programme must perform excellently in academics and be involved in extracurricular activities, internships, or relevant work.

For UG programs, the students must get a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a scale of 4.0,  so yes, a students would be meeting the Purdue University eligibility by having 2.7 on a scale of 4.0. Although, this university is considered difficult to get into as the Purdue University acceptance rate stands at 49.3% meaning out of every 100 applications, only 50 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. 

Along with scoring good grades in academics, students must prove themselves in volunteer activities and extracurricular activities during Purdue University admission. The university prioritizes factors, such as rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, recommendations, standardized test scores, application essays, extracurricular activity, and overall personality to select candidates under various majors.

GRE is not a Purdue University admission requirement for graduate school. However, many graduate programs need this test, and to know the exact details, refer to the respective course page. Apart from the GRE score, Indian applicants are required to submit other documents like academic transcripts, proof of degree, and English language proficiency test score.

Some of the scholarships offered by Purdue University USA at the undergraduate level are:

• Trustees Scholarship: Value is USD 16,000 per year. The selection of students for this scholarship is done holistically, which includes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service in school / community. It is also renewable if students have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Presidential Scholarship: Value is USD 10,000 per year. The selection of students for this scholarship is done holistically, which includes high academic achievement, leadership, and service in school / community. It is also renewable if students have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

The Purdue total tuition fee can be around USD 10,000 (Around INR 8 lakh). Other expenses included in the total cost are given below:

Purdue University provides test options for GRE scores, which means students can submit their scores if they are willing to. However, as per the class of 2028, students prefer to submit their scores as it creates a positive impact on their resumes. They aimed for a minimum score of 3.62 or above on 4 point scale.

Students who scored average marks on the GRE or do not want to submit their scores can compensate for it with other volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or other prior experience.

The Purdue students are working at various companies. As per the First Destination report, the median salary of Purdue graduates is USD 64,000 or INR 54 LPA. Some of the top companies employing Purdue students are:

• PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers
• PepsiCo, Inc.
• Amazon
• NTT Data Services
• Eli Lilly & Company
• Deloitte (Management Consulting)
• Crowe LLP
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• KPMG
• Cummins Inc.