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2026 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Iowa

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#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The most popular school in Iowa is currently University of Iowa, having produced 18,020 degrees in a recent year. The student body includes 21,691 undergraduates at University of Iowa, and there are 29,603 students altogether. About 73.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of Iowa. About 85.0% of those who apply gain admission. A typical amount of student debt at University of Iowa is about $18,207. Students who graduate from University of Iowa earn an average of $47,110 during the early-career years. Request Information

During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University produced 14,660 graduations. The school has 25,033 undergraduates at Iowa State University, with 29,878 students altogether. Roughly 75.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Iowa State University. Around 89.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at Iowa State University is about $18,750. Those who earn a degree from Iowa State University make an average of $50,667 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

Recently, Des Moines Area Community College granted 10,616 degrees. The student body includes 10,406 undergraduates at Des Moines Area Community College. The median graduate debt at Des Moines Area Community College comes to $6,500. Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn an average of $42,189 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#4

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

During the most recent reporting year, Kirkwood Community College awarded 4,876 completions. There are 7,438 undergraduates at Kirkwood Community College. The median student debt at Kirkwood Community College is $7,591. Graduates of Kirkwood Community College make an average of $39,018 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

In a recent year, University of Northern Iowa granted 4,542 completions. The student body includes 7,599 undergraduates at University of Northern Iowa, and there are 8,878 students altogether. About 66.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of Northern Iowa. Around 94.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at University of Northern Iowa is about $16,486. Students who graduate from University of Northern Iowa take home approximately $43,293 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

In a recent year, Western Iowa Tech Community College produced 3,436 graduations. The school has 2,589 undergraduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College. The typical graduate debt at Western Iowa Tech Community College is about $7,000. Those who earn a degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College make an average of $36,272 during the early-career years. Request Information

During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Iowa Community College District produced 3,068 graduations. The student body includes 3,244 undergraduates at Eastern Iowa Community College District. A typical student debt at Eastern Iowa Community College District is $7,970. Those who earn a degree from Eastern Iowa Community College District take home approximately $40,901 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#8

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Recently, Drake University granted 2,728 degrees. The student body includes 2,669 undergraduates at Drake University, with 4,471 students altogether. Roughly 77.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Drake University. About 64.0% of those who apply gain admission. The median student debt at Drake University comes to $19,500. Those who earn a degree from Drake University make an average of $51,837 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#9

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

During the most recent reporting year, Iowa Western Community College awarded 2,660 completions. The student body includes 3,029 undergraduates at Iowa Western Community College. The typical student debt at Iowa Western Community College comes to $8,098. Those who earn a degree from Iowa Western Community College make an average of $39,698 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

In a recent year, Iowa Central Community College granted 2,342 graduations. There are 3,107 undergraduates at Iowa Central Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Iowa Central Community College is $8,000. Graduates of Iowa Central Community College make an average of $36,243 during the early-career years. Request Information

#11

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

Recently, Hawkeye Community College produced 2,052 graduations. The school has 2,528 undergraduates at Hawkeye Community College. The median graduate debt at Hawkeye Community College comes to $8,750. Students who graduate from Hawkeye Community College take home approximately $39,111 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#12

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Recently, Southeastern Community College granted 1,958 graduations. There are 1,529 undergraduates at Southeastern Community College. The median amount of student debt at Southeastern Community College comes to $7,398. Students who graduate from Southeastern Community College take home approximately $41,282 during the early-career years. Request Information

#13

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

During the most recent reporting year, Waldorf University granted 1,836 completions. The student body includes 2,103 undergraduates at Waldorf University, and there are 2,564 students altogether. Roughly 27.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Waldorf University. About 73.0% of applicants are admitted. The median amount of student debt at Waldorf University comes to $12,025. Those who earn a degree from Waldorf University make an average of $57,654 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#14

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

During the most recent reporting year, Upper Iowa University awarded 1,774 degrees. The school has 2,021 undergraduates at Upper Iowa University, with 2,619 students altogether. About 42.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Upper Iowa University. Around 93.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at Upper Iowa University comes to $18,000. Students who graduate from Upper Iowa University make an average of $50,687 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

In a recent year, North Iowa Area Community College awarded 1,690 degrees. The student body includes 1,271 undergraduates at North Iowa Area Community College. The typical amount of student debt at North Iowa Area Community College comes to $6,000. Students who graduate from North Iowa Area Community College take home approximately $40,016 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

In a recent year, Maharishi International University granted 1,686 graduations. The school has 774 undergraduates at Maharishi International University, and there are 2,663 students altogether. Approximately 35.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Maharishi International University. Around 97.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at Maharishi International University is $11,558. Those who earn a degree from Maharishi International University make an average of $30,202 during the early-career years. Request Information

#17

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Recently, Saint Ambrose University produced 1,654 graduations. The student body includes 2,101 undergraduates at Saint Ambrose University, and there are 2,690 students altogether. Approximately 63.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Saint Ambrose University. Around 73.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at Saint Ambrose University is $19,500. Those who earn a degree from Saint Ambrose University earn an average of $51,020 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

#18

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

In a recent year, Buena Vista University granted 1,410 graduations. The student body includes 1,378 undergraduates at Buena Vista University, with 1,887 students altogether. Approximately 52.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Buena Vista University. Around 72.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical amount of student debt at Buena Vista University comes to $17,500. Those who earn a degree from Buena Vista University make an average of $41,622 during the early years of their career after graduation. Request Information

In a recent year, Northeast Iowa Community College awarded 1,364 completions. The school has 1,736 undergraduates at Northeast Iowa Community College. The typical student debt at Northeast Iowa Community College comes to $8,284. Those who earn a degree from Northeast Iowa Community College make an average of $41,897 during the early-career years. Request Information

In a recent year, Palmer College of Chiropractic granted 1,322 degrees. The school has 41 undergraduates at Palmer College of Chiropractic, with 2,214 students altogether. Approximately 33.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Palmer College of Chiropractic. A typical graduate debt at Palmer College of Chiropractic is $7,500. Students who graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic take home approximately $59,483 during the early-career years. Request Information

During the most recent reporting year, Indian Hills Community College produced 1,316 completions. The school has 1,635 undergraduates at Indian Hills Community College. A typical graduate debt at Indian Hills Community College comes to $7,125. Students who graduate from Indian Hills Community College take home approximately $39,862 during the early-career years. Request Information

#22

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern College awarded 1,158 degrees. The student body includes 1,125 undergraduates at Northwestern College, and there are 1,644 students altogether. About 63.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Northwestern College. Around 87.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at Northwestern College is $16,791. Students who graduate from Northwestern College make an average of $46,403 during the early-career years. Request Information

#23

Morningside University

Sioux City, IA

Recently, Morningside University produced 1,082 completions. There are 1,166 undergraduates at Morningside University, with 2,147 students altogether. About 54.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Morningside University. About 71.0% of those who apply gain admission. The median student debt at Morningside University is about $15,750. Students who graduate from Morningside University take home approximately $53,956 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

During the most recent reporting year, Mercy College of Health Sciences awarded 998 graduations. The student body includes 905 undergraduates at Mercy College of Health Sciences, with 907 students altogether. Approximately 47.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Mercy College of Health Sciences. Around 99.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at Mercy College of Health Sciences is about $12,500. Those who earn a degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences earn an average of $63,920 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

Recently, Southwestern Community College produced 970 degrees. The student body includes 774 undergraduates at Southwestern Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Southwestern Community College comes to $7,418. Graduates of Southwestern Community College earn an average of $39,446 in the early years after graduation. Request Information

#26

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA
#28

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA
#29

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA
#30

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA
#32

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA
#33

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA
#34

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA
#35

Luther College

Decorah, IA
#36

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA
#38

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA
#39

Loras College

Dubuque, IA
#40

Simpson College

Indianola, IA
#41

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA
#42

Central College

Pella, IA
#43

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA
#44

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA
#45

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA
#46

Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, IA
#47

Allen College

Waterloo, IA
#48

Aveda Institute-Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA
#49

Capri College-Dubuque

Dubuque, IA
#50

PCI Academy-Ames

Ames, IA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
51 Capri College-Davenport 222
52 Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 208
53 La James International College-Davenport 208
54 Emmaus Bible College 202
55 La James International College-Johnston 182
56 St Luke’s College 182
57 PCI Academy-Iowa City 164
58 Capri College-Cedar Rapids 162
59 Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines 144
60 La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology 94
61 Orion Technical College 92
62 Wartburg Theological Seminary 84
63 Carlson College of Massage Therapy 80
64 La James International College-Cedar Falls 62
65 Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City 52
66 The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls 46
67 Divine Word College 44
68 Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School 38
69 La James International College-Ft Dodge 38
70 Ross College-Davenport 38
71 Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 30
72 SOHO Hair Academy 26
73 Mercy-St Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology 20
74 American Hair Academy 14
75 UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology 14

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