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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

18 Colleges
$65,643 Avg Salary
$23,891 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 755 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer science students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 85% are male.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Iowa

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

Women make up 8% of the compsci majors at the school.

CompSci majors at Iowa State take out an average of $22,554 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.

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#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Out of the 18 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Grinnell College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell.

About 43% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 57% are male.

Read full report on Computer Science at Grinnell College

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from UNI carry an average student debt load of $28,623.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Northern Iowa

#5

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Out of the 18 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 16% of the compsci majors at the school.

Full Computer Science at Cornell College Report

#6

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Decorah.

About 6% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 94% are male.

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#7

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.

Women make up 27% of the compsci majors at the school.

CompSci majors at Coe take out an average of $25,923 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Science at Coe College Report

#8

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 85% are male.

Full Computer Science at Saint Ambrose University Report

#9

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #9, Loras College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 82% are male.

Full Computer Science at Loras College Report

#10

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 43% of the compsci majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Simpson College carry an average student debt load of $25,529.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,360
Minnesota 1,411
Kansas 229
Nebraska 122
North Dakota 113
South Dakota 38

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 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 Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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