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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges
$53,639 Avg Salary
$11,845 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming 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.

The Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

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

Top Iowa Schools in Computer Programming

Our analysis found Indian Hills Community College to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

Programming majors at IHCC take out an average of $11,845 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the 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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kirkwood Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Maharishi International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 4 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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