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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

10 Colleges
$55,683 Avg Salary
$30,670 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,713 degrees and certificates from an Iowa school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Our analysis found Grinnell College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Drake University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Luther College

Decorah, IA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Luther College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Iowa. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Out of the 10 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Simpson College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

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#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

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#8

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Maharishi International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Fairfield.

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#10

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,206
Minnesota 3,852
South Dakota 615
Missouri 3,607
Nebraska 1,395
North Dakota 314

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

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
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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