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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa

542 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer & Information Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Iowa

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 508
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
  • White: 20.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 63.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 46,200 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 5,610,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $78,810, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. 87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292.

#5

Simpson College

Indianola
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,356 after earning their degree at this institution. 55% of the teachers are full time.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 34% $78,500
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Database Administrators 19% $91,400
Web Developers 18% $52,170
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $46,830
Computer Systems Analysts 15% $82,400
Systems Software Developers 14% $92,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Multimedia Artists and Animators 14% $49,690
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Computer Network Support Specialists 13% $54,040
Computer Network Architects 12% $100,670
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8% $71,930
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Managers 6% $90,210
Graphic Designers 6% $40,720
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Engineering 448
Agriculture 269
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 237
Mathematics & Statistics 156
Physical Sciences 103
Engineering Technologies 34
Architecture/Urban Planning 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 17

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

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