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General Computer Science Schools in Iowa

141 Computer and Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Iowa

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.0%
  • Other Races: 0.7%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 19,330 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Iowa

Computer and Information Sciences grads earn an average of $90,540 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,644 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Wartburg College

Waverly
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg. In their early career, Wartburg grads earn an average salary of $43,742. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Simpson College

Indianola
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,644. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,889 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,313. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,822 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

Morningside College

Sioux City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
194 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Emmaus Bible College. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

General Computer Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Database Administrators 19% $91,400
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $82,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Computer Network Architects 12% $100,670
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8% $71,930
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Information Technology 304
Informatics 43
Other Computer Sciences 2

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