by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Iowa State. This makes it the #132 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $78,517. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Iowa State is $674 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 326 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
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