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Computer Science Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 769 students earned their CompSci degrees in IA.

A Computer Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 386
Master’s Degree 372
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Iowa

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

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Iowa

In this state, compsci 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 compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,403 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,443.

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,748 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,964 a year. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $28,610.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,055 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,239 after graduation.

#7

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,744 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,814 a year.

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,515. In their early career, Coe grads earn an average salary of $46,089. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,386 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,091.

Computer Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers compsci 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer Information Systems 490
Information Technology 182
Computer Programming 130
Computer Software Applications 71
Computer Systems Networking 60
Information Science 19
Data Processing 3
Computer Systems Analysis 3

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