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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

10 Schools Ranked
$30,747 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,012 Avg Student Debt

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree 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 10 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

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#1

Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa
$58,648 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Grinnell College the best school in Iowa for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Grinnell, expect to pay an average of $58,648 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
$45,912 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,572 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drake University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,912 to cover tuition and fees at Drake. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,572 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Drake does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
$9,634 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,598 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Iowa.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Iowa State is $9,634. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,446. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,598 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Iowa State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Luther College

Decorah, Iowa
$46,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,246 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Luther College is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Luther is $46,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,246 in student loans.

Since Luther is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#5

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa
$44,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,958 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Simpson College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Iowa.

The average tuition and fees at Simpson College is $44,030. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,958 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Simpson College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
$9,942 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,618 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,905. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,618 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Iowa does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
$9,053 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,939 Avg Student Debt

University of Northern Iowa ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list.

Students from Iowa who attend UNI full time pay an average of $9,053 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,753. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNI accumulate an average of $22,939 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UNI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Grand View University

Des Moines, Iowa
$30,954 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,831 Avg Student Debt

Grand View University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking.

Grand View University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,954. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,831 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Grand View University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.

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$16,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Maharishi International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

If you want to attend MIU, expect to pay an average of $16,530 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MIU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
$36,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,068 Avg Student Debt

University of Dubuque ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list.

UD does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,010. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UD accumulate an average of $28,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UD does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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