by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer science at ISU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #133 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 133 of 644 |
| 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 39 master’s degrees in computer science.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
Among recent graduates, 77% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 72% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in computer science.
ISU is not yet ranked for computer science at the doctoral level.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer science from ISU identified as men.
The largest share of computer science doctoral degree graduates at ISU are 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 science.
| 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 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ISU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 141 |