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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

6 Colleges
$29,106 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$51,188 Avg Salary

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 Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Best Iowa Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Information Systems

$5,220 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at DMACC are $5,220 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from DMACC carry an average student debtload of $15,250.

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$9,634 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great value for computer information systems students. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Iowa State are $9,634 a year. 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.

Iowa State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
$9,942 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa are $9,942 per year. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa ranking.

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#4

Simpson College

Indianola, IA
$44,030 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Simpson College is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Simpson College are $44,030 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Simpson College take out is $25,193.

Simpson College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full Computer Information Systems at Simpson College Report

#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA
$45,912 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drake University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Drake are $45,912 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Drake take out $22,637 in student loans while working on their degree.

Drake also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Iowa rankings.

Full Computer Information Systems at Drake University Report

#6

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA
$36,010 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dubuque landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UD are $36,010 a year.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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