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Computer Science at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, take a look at what University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #4 of 8
Best Value Iowa #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #18 of 56
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #35 of 56
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #193 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #428 of 635

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Iowa are 16% women (14) and 84% men (71).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 85 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Iowa, 16% were women (14) and 84% were men (71).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 56
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 11
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of 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 Iowa

The Computer Science program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 85

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

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