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Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

242 Programming students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer Programming major is the 79th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 97
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 97
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 97
Associate Degree 95
Master’s Degree 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 15,060 people employed in jobs related to a programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Iowa

Programming grads earn an average of $78,940 in the state and $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,557. Graduates earn an average $31,906 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,242. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 34% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,906.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending NICC will pay a net price of $8,097. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Morningside College

Sioux City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

An average student at Morningside will pay a net price of $22,350. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Computer Programming Careers in IA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $54,040
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Computer Science 755
Computer Information Systems 490
Information Technology 182
Computer Software Applications 71
Computer Systems Networking 60
Information Science 19
Computer Systems Analysis 3
Data Processing 3

View all majors related to Computer Programming

View Nationwide Computer Programming Report

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