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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa

10 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 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Iowa to see which programs were the most popular 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 .

Our 2023 rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the most popular school in Iowa for computer programming students. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kirkwood Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Maharishi International University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at Indian Hills Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Iowa. 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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#5

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Iowa Western Community College is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the small city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer programming students. It came in at #6 on the list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Davenport.

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Northeast Iowa Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa ranking. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.

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#8

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

Morningside College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA

Iowa Lakes Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in Iowa ranking. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Estherville.

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With a ranking of #9, Iowa Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.

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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 10 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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