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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa

6 Colleges
$30,459 Avg Salary
$20,750 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 5th in Iowa. In fact, 71 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Iowa

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Iowa Schools in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. DMACC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny.

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The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa Central Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand View University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Dubuque is a great place for computer software and applications students. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at UD accumulate an average of around $20,750 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Dubuque Report

#6

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

With a ranking of #6, Kirkwood Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Rapids.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 14
Minnesota 216
Missouri 62
South Dakota 38
North Dakota 9
Nebraska 5

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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