Computer Information Systems is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer information systems students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer information systems education in Iowa.
No school ranked higher than Drake University this year for computer information systems. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Drake University generally make around $69,835. Students borrow a median of $21,281 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer information systems program will find one at Iowa State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 224 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $60,397 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,438.
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Wartburg College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best computer information systems schools. Wartburg College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waverly. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Wartburg College awarded about 17 computer information systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Wartburg College earn around $46,918 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,793.
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University Of Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 65 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $60,199 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,025 to complete this degree.
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Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public school located in the town of West Burlington. About 27 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Southeastern Community College West Burlington in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer information systems degree from Southeastern Community College West Burlington earn around $45,760 in the first couple years of their career. Southeastern Community College West Burlington graduates carry a median of $16,126 in student loans.
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Upper Iowa University landed the #6 spot for computer information systems this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Fayette. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 14 computer information systems students who graduated with this degree at Upper Iowa University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer information systems program make about $51,441 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $34,059 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
