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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa

42 Colleges
$50,610 Avg Salary
$31,066 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

The Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 42 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 & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

Our 2023 rankings named Iowa State University the most popular school in Iowa for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Iowa State take out is $26,007. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $228.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maharishi International University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa list. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fairfield.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $373.

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The excellent programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Iowa. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at DMACC take out an average of $13,378 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Out of the 42 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Kirkwood Community College accumulate an average of around $15,543 in student debt.

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Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College take out an average of $8,327 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Grinnell take out an average of $15,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

With a ranking of #8, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.

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#9

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa ranking. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Drake take out is $22,637.

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#10

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

Hawkeye Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Waterloo.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 25 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 Almonroth.

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