by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for computer science, ranked #130 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 130 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Iowa | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 56 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 141 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,712 a year. This is above $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, computer science students accumulate a median of $24,663 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 52% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 8 |
