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Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

501 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Computer Information Systems is the 20th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Iowa

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 343
Master’s Degree 120
Associate Degree 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 29,630 people employed in jobs related to a CIS degree, compared to 3,468,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a CIS grad in the state is $88,570, compared to a typical salary of $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#3

Drake University

Des Moines
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,903. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UIU grads earn an average salary of $43,333.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,005.

#6

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,644. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Wartburg College

Waverly
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,765.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $40,489 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, BVU grads earn an average salary of $38,666. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

#9

Dordt University

Sioux Center
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,313.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Graceland Lamoni. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Information Systems Careers in IA

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 34% $78,500
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Database Administrators 19% $91,400
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $82,400
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Computer Network Architects 12% $100,670
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8% $71,930
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer Science 755
Information Technology 182
Computer Programming 130
Computer Software Applications 71
Computer Systems Networking 60
Information Science 19
Computer Systems Analysis 3
Data Processing 3

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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