2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
Computer Science is the most popular major in Iowa with 755 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Computer Science 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 8 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.
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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa
Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Iowa Schools in Computer Science
Our analysis found Grinnell College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Grinnell.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Grinnell carry an average student debtload of $15,500.
The excellent programs at Luther College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Iowa. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Decorah.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Luther carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Iowa. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debtload of $25,675. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Simpson College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa list. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
CompSci majors at Simpson College take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Northern Iowa came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNI take out is $26,500.
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Maharishi International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Grand View University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa ranking. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Kansas | 229 |
Minnesota | 1,411 |
Missouri | 1,360 |
South Dakota | 38 |
North Dakota | 113 |
Nebraska | 122 |
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Computer Science Related Rankings by Major
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
CompSci Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Science | 59,565 |
Most Popular Majors Related to CompSci
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
Information Technology | 40,555 |
Information Science | 18,325 |
Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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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