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Computer Science in Iowa

Computer Science Schools in Iowa

794 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Iowa

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 415
Master’s Degree 363
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 31.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 21,990 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Iowa

Computer Science grads earn an average of $83,030 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,818. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at MIU. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

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142 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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University of Iowa

Iowa City
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,426. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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Grinnell College

Grinnell
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $17,772. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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Cornell College

Mount Vernon
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,164. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Coe. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,673.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Loras College

Dubuque
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,343. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Computer Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $54,040
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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