by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences at ISU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’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 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 208 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Iowa | 3 of 19 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 138 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 166 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 61% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 44% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
ISU is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer & information sciences from ISU identified as men.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 88% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
ISU is not yet ranked for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at ISU are White. About 67% 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 graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
ISU is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of computer & information sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences professional certificate degree graduates at ISU are White. About 20% 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 professional certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 275 |