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Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

4 Colleges
$53,639 Avg Salary
$11,845 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

With 130 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer programming is the #79 most popular major in Iowa.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

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

Top Iowa Schools in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named Indian Hills Community College the best school in Iowa for computer programming students. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.

On average, programming graduates from IHCC take out $11,845 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

The excellent programs at Kirkwood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Maharishi International University is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 270
Minnesota 142
Kansas 237
Nebraska 72
South Dakota 20

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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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