by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #208 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 208 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa | 3 of 19 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 130 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer & information sciences at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 275 |
| Master’s | 166 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
The computer & information sciences area of study at ISU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 253 |
| Computer Science | 188 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 275 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,712 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,550 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Find out more about ISU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 33 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
