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Computer Science programs in Iowa

20 colleges in Iowa offer Computer Science, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Maharishi International University, Iowa State University, and University of Iowa.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Computer Science. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Maharishi International University

    Fairfield, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,956
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $27,981
  • Iowa State University

    Ames, IA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $18,589
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,386
  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, IA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,531
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $64,762
  • Grinnell College

    Grinnell, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,648
    Graduation rate
    88%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,830
  • University of Northern Iowa

    Cedar Falls, IA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,901
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,177
  • Simpson College

    Indianola, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,936
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,274
  • Saint Ambrose University

    Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,691
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,531
  • Central College

    Pella, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,377
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,317
  • Cornell College

    Mount Vernon, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,634
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,460
  • Loras College

    Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,716
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,289
  • Luther College

    Decorah, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,097
    Graduation rate
    71%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,850
  • Coe College

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $18,745
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $57,125
  • Grand View University

    Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,774
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,824
  • Mount Mercy University

    Cedar Rapids, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,168
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,787
  • Northwestern College

    Orange City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,907
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,802
  • Emmaus Bible College

    Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,186
    Graduation rate
    83%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,631
  • William Penn University

    Oskaloosa, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,601
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,936
  • Briar Cliff University

    Sioux City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,907
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,475
  • Clarke University

    Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,479
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,396
  • Orion Technical College

    Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $26,439
    Graduation rate
    81%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,008

Program 11.0701, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).