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General Computer Science Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 755 students earned their Computer Science degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Iowa

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 432
Master’s Degree 309
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 31.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.7%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Iowa

There are 21,990 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Iowa

In this state, computer science grads earn an average of $83,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

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

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#3

University of Iowa

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

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year.

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at Cornell College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#7

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,001 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,629. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 82% of the teachers are full time.

General Computer Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 34% $78,500
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $54,040
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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