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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 5th in Iowa. In fact, 71 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Iowa to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Iowa Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Software Applications

Our 2023 rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the best school in Iowa for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. DMACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Des Moines Area Community College Report

#2

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kirkwood Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.

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#3

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand View University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 14
Minnesota 216
Missouri 62
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 9
Nebraska 5

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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