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Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

6 Colleges
$51,188 Avg Salary
$34,284 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the #20 most popular major in Iowa with 490 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Iowa Schools in Computer Information Systems

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in Iowa for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Drake take out $22,637 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

On average, CIS graduates from Iowa State take out $26,338 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.

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#3

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Out of the 6 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Simpson College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Simpson College take out is $25,193.

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#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

CIS majors at Iowa take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $373.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from DMACC carry an average student debtload of $15,250.

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#6

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa ranking. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,395
Minnesota 681
Kansas 387
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96
South Dakota 243

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

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