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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa

18 Colleges
$74,729 Avg Salary
$24,135 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

Our 2023 rankings named Maharishi International University the most popular school in Iowa for computer science students. Located in the remote town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Computer Science at Maharishi International University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Iowa State take out is $25,675. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

Full Computer Science at Iowa State University Report

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

Full Computer Science at University of Iowa Report

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Out of the 18 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Grinnell College landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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 debt load of $15,500.

Full Computer Science at Grinnell College Report

#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for computer science students. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, compsci graduates from UNI take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Northern Iowa

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in the fringe town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Computer Science at Cornell College Report

#7

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa list. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Luther take out is $27,000.

Full Computer Science at Luther College Report

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa ranking. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.

Read full report on Computer Science at Coe College

#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

With a ranking of #9, Saint Ambrose University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Loras College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 229
Minnesota 1,411
Missouri 1,360
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 113
Nebraska 122

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
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 18 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 Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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