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Iowa State was ranked #116 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 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 291 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 296 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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Of the 291 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into 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 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State computer & information sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 computer & information sciences majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Iowa State University.
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 | 326 |
| Computer Science | 131 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.