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2023 Best Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

3 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked 4th in Iowa. In fact, 130 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Iowa to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for programming majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Iowa Schools for an Associate in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named Indian Hills Community College the best school in Iowa for computer programming students working on their associate degree. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

On average, programming graduates from IHCC take out $13,696 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Programming at Indian Hills Community College Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Iowa. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Kirkwood Community College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, programming graduates from Kirkwood Community College take out $15,840 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 237
Minnesota 142
Missouri 270
South Dakota 20
Nebraska 72

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Majors Similar to Programming

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).
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