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Computer Science at Grinnell College

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Grinnell College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Grinnell College sits in Grinnell, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 computer science degrees were granted at Grinnell College.

Studying Online at Grinnell College

Grinnell College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Computer Science Rankings at Grinnell College

These rankings give you a sense of how Grinnell College’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 8
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 56
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 56
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#48 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#251 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Grinnell College

Graduates of Grinnell College’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,658
2 years	$91,744
4 years	$106,113
5 years	$122,922

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Grinnell College take home a median $106,113, compared with $64,044 for all Grinnell College graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Grinnell College stands at $16,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at Grinnell College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Grinnell College are 25% women (16) and 75% men (48).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Grinnell College

Among the 64 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Grinnell College, 25% were women (16) and 75% were men (48).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	10
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	20
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 27% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Grinnell College

This Computer Science program at Grinnell College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	64

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Grinnell College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.