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Computer Information Systems at University of Iowa

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

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 computer information systems graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#26 of 53
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#44 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#289 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#640 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#26 of 53
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#44 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#289 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#640 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Iowa

Those who finish University of Iowa’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (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 out, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Iowa take home a median $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 Systems graduates from University of Iowa is $26,025.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Iowa are 36% women (19) and 64% men (34).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 21 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at University of Iowa, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 20 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of Iowa, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Of the 12 doctoral computer information systems graduates at University of Iowa, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Iowa

The Computer Information Systems program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	28
Informatics	25

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.