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Computer & Information Sciences at Iowa State University

Computer & Information Sciences at Iowa State University

If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.

Studying Online at Iowa State University

Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #5 of 19
Best Value Iowa #10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #23 of 137
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #85 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #212 of 1,619
Best Value Nationwide #984 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #5 of 19
Best Value Iowa #10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #23 of 137
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #85 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #212 of 1,619
Best Value Nationwide #984 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,184
2 years $71,734
3 years $81,196
4 years $94,712
5 years $108,762

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $94,712, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Iowa State University stands at $24,550.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655

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