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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

7 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Iowa to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 13% of the programming majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Programming at Des Moines Area Community College

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian Hills Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

Of the 25 students majoring in programming at IHCC, 84% are male and 16% are female.

Programming majors at IHCC take out an average of $13,696 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Computer Programming at Indian Hills Community College Report

#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Kirkwood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Iowa. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 82% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, programming graduates from Kirkwood Community College carry an average student debt load of $15,840.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeast Iowa Community College is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.

Of the 8 students majoring in programming at NICC, 88% are male and 13% are female.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Iowa Community College District is a great place for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Davenport.

About 17% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 83% are male.

Full Computer Programming at Eastern Iowa Community College District Report

#6

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Iowa Western Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer programming students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA

With a ranking of #7, Iowa Lakes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their associate degree. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school located in the town of Estherville.

Full Computer Programming at Iowa Lakes Community College Report

Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools 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 7 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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