Computer & Information Sciences at University of Iowa
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 137 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #419 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1166 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #13 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 137 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #419 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1166 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,434 |
| 2 years | $54,835 |
| 3 years | $64,658 |
| 4 years | $76,915 |
| 5 years | $87,019 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $76,915, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Iowa is $26,025.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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