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Computer Science Schools in Iowa

755 students earned CompSci degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 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 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: 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 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
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,124 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 89% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#3

University of Iowa

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

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

#4

Grinnell College

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

An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $25,182. Graduates earn an average $43,599 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Cornell College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

#7

Luther College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $44,001 after graduation. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Coe College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Loras College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,629.

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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