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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa

6 Colleges
$30,459 Avg Salary
$20,750 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

In 2020-2021, 71 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer software and applications students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #114 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer software majors pursuing a .

Top Iowa Schools in Computer Software Applications

Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the best school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

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Out of the 6 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa Central Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand View University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Out of the 6 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dubuque landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, computer software majors at UD accumulate an average of around $20,750 in student debt.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Dubuque Report

#6

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

With a ranking of #6, Kirkwood Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer software and applications students. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 62
Minnesota 216
Kansas 14
Nebraska 5
North Dakota 9
South Dakota 38

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Computer Software

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 6 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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