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Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 102 students earned their Computer Software degrees in IA.

In this state, Computer Software Applications is the 5th most popular major out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Software Applications Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 52
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Computer Software Applications Grads in Iowa

12,620 people in the state and 1,647,460 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer software.

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Wages for Computer Software Applications Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a computer software grad in the state is $58,340, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Iowa that offer computer software degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,489 a year. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,935 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,906 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,532. Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,666 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,831.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa Central Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,467. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $9,695.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,503 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,164. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,779 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,906. 82% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,553 after earning their degree at this institution.

Computer Software Applications Careers in IA

Some of the careers computer software majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Database Administrators 19% $91,400
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $49,690
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer Science 755
Computer Information Systems 490
Information Technology 182
Computer Programming 130
Computer Systems Networking 60
Information Science 19
Data Processing 3
Computer Systems Analysis 3

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