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 #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 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 $71,184. This is higher than $63,175, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $21,775 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,115.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Iowa State is $674 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program 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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