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Computer Science at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what University of Northern Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Iowa sits in Cedar Falls, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 32 computer science degrees were granted at University of Northern Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Northern Iowa’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#6 of 8
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#58 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#150 of 364

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,120
2 years	$60,399
3 years	$71,051
4 years	$80,228
5 years	$97,609

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $80,228, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Northern Iowa comes in at $26,200.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at University of Northern Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 9% women (3) and 91% men (29).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 32 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 9% were women (3) and 91% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Northern Iowa

The Computer Science program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	32

Careers Related to Computer Science

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Northern Iowa frequently move into the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	$82,846
Web Developers	$125,527
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Information Security Analysts	$111,930

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.