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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

11 Schools Ranked
$8,676 Avg Tuition & Fees*

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
75 Total Awards
$5,308 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Kirkwood Community College the most popular school in Iowa for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the fairly large public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,308 in tuition and fees if they attend Kirkwood Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,072. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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53 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Des Moines Area Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list. Des Moines Area Community College is a large public school located in Ankeny, Iowa that handed out 53 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DMACC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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39 Total Awards
$4,802 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Iowa. This medium-sized public school is located in Sioux City, Iowa, and it awarded 39 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $4,802 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,826. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.

Online courses are available at Western Iowa Tech Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, Iowa
26 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Iowa Western Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Iowa Western Community College is a public institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 26 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Iowa who attend Iowa Western Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,480. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Iowa Western Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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12 Total Awards
$6,060 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list. SWCC is a small public school situated in Creston, Iowa. It awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SWCC is $6,060. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,270. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SWCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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2 Total Awards
$5,971 Average Tuition & Fees

North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Iowa who attend North Iowa Area Community College full time pay an average of $5,971 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,547.

North Iowa Area Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, Iowa
1 Total Awards
$30,954 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Grand View University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,954 to cover tuition and fees at Grand View University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Grand View University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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1 Total Awards

Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, Iowa
$6,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Iowa Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.

Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Iowa Central Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,650.

Iowa Central Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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$6,540 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list.

Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northwest Iowa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,840.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwest Iowa Community College. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northwest Iowa Community College Report

$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Iowa Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

Students from Iowa who attend NICC full time pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,840.

One thing to take note of is that NICC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Iowa Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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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