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Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

242 Programming students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Programming is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Iowa

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 97
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 97
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 97
Associate Degree 95
Master’s Degree 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Iowa

There are 15,060 people in the state and 1,880,050 people in the nation working in programming jobs.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Iowa

In this state, programming grads earn an average of $78,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#6

Morningside College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,350. Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. In their early career, Iowa Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,227.

Computer Programming Careers in IA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $54,040
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer Science 755
Computer Information Systems 490
Information Technology 182
Computer Software Applications 71
Computer Systems Networking 60
Information Science 19
Computer Systems Analysis 3
Data Processing 3

View all majors related to Computer Programming

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