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Iowa State was ranked #93 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 296 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 344 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 160 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #81 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Iowa State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 25 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from Iowa State. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 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 master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 283 |
| Computer Science | 142 |
| Information Technology | 50 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 2 |
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