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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

7 Colleges
$37,544 Avg Salary
$17,892 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming Associate Degree 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.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in programming at DMACC, 87% are male and 13% are female.

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Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

About 16% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 84% are male.

On average, programming graduates from IHCC take out $13,696 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Women make up 18% of the programming majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, programming majors at Kirkwood Community College accumulate an average of around $15,840 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Iowa Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.

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

Full Computer Programming at Northeast Iowa Community College Report

Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 5 spot on the list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Davenport.

Women make up 17% of the programming majors at the school.

Full Computer Programming at Eastern Iowa Community College District Report

#6

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Iowa Western Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. Located in the small city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA

Iowa Lakes Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer programming programs. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Estherville.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools 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 7 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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