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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

15 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

About 21% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 79% are male.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Iowa State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,740. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drake University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 48 students majoring in CIS at Drake, 71% are male and 29% are female.

On average, CIS graduates from Drake take out $22,224 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 29% of the CIS majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $24,985. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $373.

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#4

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Upper Iowa University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 13% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#5

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Wartburg College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Iowa. Located in the town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 10% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Wartburg accumulate an average of around $23,242 in student debt.

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#6

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

About 22% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 78% are male.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 33% of the CIS majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Simpson College accumulate an average of around $26,574 in student debt.

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Graceland University - Lamoni landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Lamoni.

Women make up 33% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#8

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the remote town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in CIS at Dordt, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 15 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).

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